The Benefits of GILOYA

The Benefits of GILOYA

The health promoting powers of guduchi, or Tinospora cordifolia, offer such a wide range of benefits that the plant has long been associated with the life-giving nectar of the gods. The ancient Ayurvedic texts called it "Amrita," meaning immortality, which speaks to the high regard this herb holds as an essential member of the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. ¹

As a rejuvenating tonic, guduchi bolsters immunity, promotes vitality, and supports longevity. It works on several organs and systems in the body and has been used in a wide range of health conditions, contributing to its reputation as an elixir of life. In fact, the word “guduchi” means something that protects the entire body. ²

GILOYA Benefits and Uses

Guduchi is known to support the body in the following ways:

Boosts Immune Function: As an adaptogenic herb, guduchi can adapt to the body’s needs and lessen the impacts of stress, simultaneously promoting overall health and strengthening the immune system. ¹¹^,12,13
Supports Liver Health: Guduchi helps strengthen and regenerate liver tissue and boost the liver’s natural ability to eliminate toxins. ¹⁴
Promotes Joint Comfort: Guduchi clears accumulated toxins from the joints and strengthens joint tissue, promoting joint comfort and ease of movement. ¹⁵^,16,17,18
Soothes Irritated Skin: Guduchi’s cooling and pitta-balancing properties help relieve skin irritation and promote a healthy, lustrous complexion. ¹⁹
Aids Healthy Digestion: It strengthens and stimulates digestion while helping balance intestinal flora. ²⁰
Regulates Metabolism and Blood-Sugar Levels: Guduchi helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range and regular, balanced metabolic function. ²¹^,22
Calms the Nervous System: Nourishing and rejuvenating for the nervous tissue, guduchi promotes a sense of stability, relaxation, and calm. ²³^,24
Promotes Reproductive Health: It clears excess heat from the reproductive system while toning and rejuvenating the reproductive tissues. ²⁵

Modern Research on Guduchi

Research has been conducted in recent years regarding guduchi and the ways it benefits physical and emotional health. Here are a few of the most prominent studies on guduchi from the past decade:

"The Chemical Constituents and Diverse Pharmacological Importance of Tinospora Cordifolia." Pubmed Extract. Sep 2019. ²⁷
"Medicinal Use of the Unique Plant Tinospora Cordifolia: Evidence from the Traditional Medicine and Recent Research." ResearchGate. Jan 2017. ²⁸
"Scientific Validation of the Medicinal Efficacy Of Tinospora Cordifolia." PubMed Extract. Dec 2013. ²⁹
"Tinospora Cordifolia: One Plant, Many Roles." PubMed Extract. Apr 2012. ³⁰
"Chemistry and Pharmacology of Tinospora Cordifolia." SagePub. Nov 2016. ³¹