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With the pandemic still looming over us, health experts cannot stress more over the importance of immunity. The ongoing Coronavirus scare has bought the world to a standstill, and each one of us is finding a way to buckle up our immunity with home remedies, Ayurveda and medicines. Amid all this, various natural remedies present in our environment, used in ancient times, have found their way back in vogue. Spices and herbs found in our kitchen pantry are packed with immunity-boosting properties, and all we need to do is include them in our diet.
Besides haldi, kadha, and other such immunity-boosting remedies, herbs such as Giloy have found themselves in the google search of many in the past few months. Do you know why? Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) has been a part of traditional medical practice for ages now. In Sanskrit, it is known as ‘Amrita’ which means ‘the root of immortality thanks to the abundance of medicinal properties. As per experts, the stem of a giloy is most valuable, and the Food and Drug Administration has approved its benefits. It can be consumed in powder, juice or even capsules to reap the benefits.
Here are some of the incredible health benefits of giloy:
1. Boosts Immunity
Giloy fights free radicals and is a powerhouse of antioxidants. It helps remove toxins, works as a blood purifier and fights disease-causing bacteria. Isn’t that a reason enough to buy a handful of giloy stems right away?
2. Improves Digestion
As per experts, Giloy can also benefit from indigestion and a smooth bowel movement. You can combine the herb with amla or jaggery for better results.
3. Manage Diabetes
Health experts hail giloy when it comes to managing blood sugar levels as it acts as a hypoglycaemic agent. Giloy juice can work wonders in managing Type 2 diabetes.
4. Treats Arthritis
The anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritis properties of giloy can do wonders for joint pain. One can boil the giloy powder from the stem in water and consume it along with spices such as ginger.
5. Treats Chronic Fever
Giloy is anti-pyretic, which helps in reducing signs and symptoms of many severe diseases such as dengue and malaria while getting rid of fever.
