GILOY

Introduction:

This is widely used herb in India. Giloy is a creeper and usually grow on other tree. Giloy on Neem tree is considered best for medicinal value. It has heart shaped leaves hence known as Heart leaved moon seed.

Uses:

1. Very useful in all types of fevers due to its anti-pyretic property. Even used in treatment of Swine-flue, Dengue and Malaria.
2. Useful in urinary tract disorders like Dysuria and burning sensation while urinating etc.
3. Used for digestive disorders. Helps in digestion of food with proper appetite. Helps in keeping lever healthy and for treatment of jaundice.
4. Useful in skin disorders like eczema, burns, blemishes on skin.
5. Useful in general debility or weakness. “Rasayan Churna” is prescribed for such conditions. Rasayan Churna is made from equal amount of Giloy, Gokharu (Caltrop Fruits) and Aamla (Indian gooseberry) powder.
6. Useful in tuberculosis, in asthmatic conditions, whooping cough, wheezing, tonsils, cough and cold.
7. Helps in lowering sugar level in diabetes.
8. Helps in reducing mental stress and useful in anxiety disorders.
9. Used in arthritis and gout.

10.Paste prepared of giloy powder in boiling water is applied on eye lids after it gets cool for improvement in eye vision.

(It is useful in diabetes, however when other medicines for diabetes are continuing, it may further lower the blood glucose levels. Hence should be taken only under medical supervision. Avoid use during pregnancy.)