Giloy one - many benefits, just don't be 'your own doctor'

Health Benefits of Giloy: Whenever it comes to any treatment or immunity booster, the most popular name after Aloe Vera and Ashwagandha is Giloy. Giloy is recognized in almost every part of the country. Especially after Kovid-19, its use has increased by 77 percent. Statistics from the National Library of Medicine show that since 2017 the consumption of Giloy as an Ayurvedic herb has increased rapidly.

What is Giloy?
Giloy is a vine. It is usually found on the rocks of forests, fields of fields and mountains. However, after Kovid-19, its cultivation has also started and people have started growing it around their house. Giloy leaves are rich in protein, calcium and phosphorus. Therefore, the stem and leaves of Giloy are considered very beneficial from the perspective of Ayurveda.

According to the National Library of Medicine, it is used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-anxiety.

What chemicals are found in Giloy?
According to the National Library of Medicine, it contains the following chemicals, which are beneficial for the body.

alkaloids

glycoside

lactic and polypeptide

steroids

Diterpenoid lactones

Miscellaneous compounds

How is Giloy consumed?

Its juice can be made by grinding the leaves and stem of Giloy.

Boiling the stem and root can make a decoction

For how much to use in decoction, please consult an ayurvedic doctor or expert.

According to the notification issued on the website of the Ministry of AYUSH, an advisory was issued regarding its excessive consumption. It was said that various reports prove that Giloy is very beneficial. In the advisory, Giloy has been considered as a safe and effective Ayurvedic herb. It has also been said that it should be consumed only after taking it from a certified, registered and educated Ayush physician.

Who should not take Giloy
Anything in excess is harmful and Giloy also falls in this category. Therefore, taking Giloy in excess can also cause harm.