Benefits of Giloye गिलोय or Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Moonseed
Another very special plant with a multiplicity of uses, this climbing shrub, widely available in India, has an Ayurvedic name that reflects its therapeutic properties: ‘one who protects the body’. Guduchi contains, among many things, tinosporin and berberine, which are terrific tonics for the body and your liver in particular.
Guduchi’s tastes are predominantly bitter and astringent, its potency is hot and its digestive effect is sweet to the tissues.
Guduchi acts as a digestive stimulant and nourishes and rejuvenates your body. It helps with blood circulatory problems and improves reproductive tissue; specifically it alleviates pitta dosha but soothes all your doshas.
Guduchi is also an aphrodisiac, which seems like a great side benefit to me.
Externally, you can use guduchi oil for dermatological conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Internally, you can use it as antacid, to relieve abdominal pain, to stop vomiting and to improve your appetite.
The dosage as a decoction is 60 to 100 millilitres a day in a cup of water, or 1 to 3 grams of the powder in a cup of water.
