During the period of Corona it happened for the first time that people were imprisoned in their homes. The roads were deserted. Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana was playing on TV. It was like we all went back a few years.
Even old treatment methods have suddenly become relevant nowadays. People trusted Ayurvedic decoctions more than English medicine. Giloy was the most used in this. It has a very important place in Ayurveda. It is also called Guruchi or Amrita in Sanskrit. Giloy has many health benefits. It can remove all three types of doshas – Vayu, Pitta and Kapha, if consumed in proper quantity.
Due to this special quality, it is also called tridosha shamaka (medicine that destroys the three doshas).
That's why today In 'health water' We will talk about Giloy. You will also learn that-
- Why does it have a special place in Ayurveda?
- What is its nutritional value?
- In which diseases is Giloy useful?
- How is it consumed?
Why is Giloy called Amrit? Giloy is called the giver of life. Before the development of modern medicine, drugs were not prepared in a laboratory. These were prepared from leaves and roots brought from our home gardens or nearby forests.
When any infectious disease spreads, entire villages begin to shrink. When people lost hope of life, Giloy saved their lives with its antiseptic properties. That is why it is also called Guruchi or Amriti in Sanskrit. I mean Giloy is a giver of life.
Giloy is rich in antimicrobial properties Dr. Ajay says that Giloy has amazing medicinal properties. Its antipyretic properties relieve fever. Due to its antimicrobial properties, it provides relief from infections like dengue and malaria. While its anti-inflammatory properties provide relief from any type of inflammation.
Prevents more than 100 diseases Dr. Ajay says that Giloy is an Ayurvedic medicine that can cure many diseases at once. This can cure more than 100 minor problems of the body. Let's see in a graphic which diseases are traditionally treated with the help of Giloy.
Beneficial in blood disorders Giloy is used to purify the blood if there is any kind of disorder. In general, consumption of Giloy cures acne caused by blood disorders.
Also beneficial in skin diseases It is also useful in treating skin disorders like eczema. Dr. Ajay says that Acharya Charak has described Giloy as beneficial in any skin disease.
Relieves inflammation in hands and feet If there is irritation in the hands, feet or eyes, if tears do not stop coming out of the eyes, if there is irritation while urinating, consuming Guruchi powder with sugar is beneficial.
Beneficial for diabetic patients Diabetic patients have increased blood sugar levels, which are excreted from the body through urine. So it also has a bad effect on the kidneys. In such a situation, taking giloy applied on neem is beneficial.
Also beneficial in dengue and malaria Consuming giloy with papaya leaves is beneficial in fevers like dengue and malaria. This not only cures the disease but also speeds up recovery.
Strengthens immunity Giloy is known for its antimicrobial properties. Apart from this it is also an immunity booster. So, during the Corona period, people benefited by making a decoction and drinking it. This removes toxins and strengthens the immune system.
Also useful for skin Giloy is not only beneficial in any type of skin allergy, it also keeps the skin texture intact. The anti-oxidant present in it keeps our skin soft and glowing. Wrinkles are not visible. So, by consuming Giloy, people look younger for longer.
Medicinal properties of Giloy Founder of 'OneDay Today' and nutritionist Dr. According to Anu Aggarwal, Giloy is like a shop where everything is available at one place. It means that if the decoction of Giloy is taken regularly, it keeps most of the diseases away. It has many properties like antioxidant, antidiabetic, antispasmodic. Let's look at the graphic.
How to consume Giloy According to nutritionist Anu Aggarwal, we can drink giloy juice and it can also be taken in powder form.
How to make Giloy Juice: First take small pieces of Giloy. If the stem is not available, its leaves and roots are equally beneficial. Crush it well. Now soak it overnight in some water. After waking up in the morning grind it and strain it. This is Giloy juice, also called Him.
Drink only one or two spoons of it. If the taste is bitter, you can mix it with water and drink it. If it is difficult to make it, you can also buy powder from the market.
Giloy powder is also beneficial: Giloy powder is available in the market, which does not spoil for a long time. It is prepared by drying and crushing the stems and leaves of Giloy. You can boil it in water and drink it.
Giloy side effects and precautions Dr. Ajay Kumar says that some precautions should be taken while consuming Giloy. See below points –
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