Giloy Powder / Seenthil Podi / Guduchi / Amrutha balli

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Tinospora Cordifolia

English Name: Gudichi / Heart-leaved Moonseed

Tamil Name: Seenthil Podi / சீந்தில் பொடி

Hindi Name: Giloya / गिलोय

Malayalam Name: Amruthu / ചിറ്റമൃത് 

Telugu Name: Tippa-teega / తిప్ప తీగ 

Description:

Giloy is a herbaceous vine belonging to the Menispermaceae family. Giloy is a flowering plant also known as amrita, Guduchi, and heartleaf moonseed. It has heart-shaped leaves. 

Giloy shrubs grow in the tropical regions of  India, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Giloy is an effective herb that has many medicinal properties, which help to treat various diseases.

Nutrition Facts:

• Fiber: 11.3 g
• Protein: 2.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.34 g
• Calcium: 85.2 mg
• Iron: 5.8 mg
• Vitamin A: 303.7 mcg
• Vitamin C: 56 mg

Health Benefits:

• Giloy powder helps to balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha dosha.
• Giloy powder helps to improve memory power and learning capability.
• Giloy powder contains antioxidants that help to improve the immune system.
• Giloy powder helps to maintain the blood sugar level.
• Giloy powder helps to treat colds, coughs, and flu.
• Giloy powder helps to reduce the stress level
• Giloy powder helps to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis.
• Giloy powder helps to treat skin diseases like leprosy and itching.
• Giloy powder helps to treat urinary tract infections.
• Giloy powder helps to get relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, nasal obstruction, and congestion.

Dosage of Giloy Powder:

Take 2 to 3 teaspoons of giloy powder and mix it with water. Consume this mixture on an empty stomach to improve the immune system and maintain good health.