Giloy

It is a contituent of several compound preparations. It is used in fever, urinary disorders, dyspepsia, general debility and urinary diseases. It is also used in treatment of rheumatism and jaundice. Medicinal Uses Disclaimer The stem is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a sweet, bitter and acrid taste with a neutral potency[241]. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory, it is used in the treatment of all types of pain and chronic fevers[241]. Scientific Evidence The antistress or anxiolytic activity of Tinospora cordifolia is well documented by researchers and clinically tested. The ethanolic extract of Tinospora cordifolia exhibited significant antistress activity at 100 mg/kg compared with diazepam at 2.5 mg/kg. The aqueous, alcoholic, and chloroform extracts of the leaves of Tinospora cordifolia exerted a significant (P less than 0.5) hypoglycemic effect in normal as well as in alloxan-treated rabbits. From this study, it was concluded that the extracts of the leaves of Tinospora cordifolia have an insulin-like action. A prospective, randomized, double blind placebo controlled clinical trial was conducted on breast cancer patients. Consenting breast cancer patients, who were receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (CMF regimen), were recruited, and randomized to drug and placebo group. From the results it appeared that the drug Tinospora cordifolia provided some protection against the cancer chemotherapy induced leucopenia. Hence used as an immunomodulator. Extensive pharmacological studies have shown its usefulness in many disorders including antistress, anticancer, immunomodulation, antispasmodic, asthma, hypolipidaemic, antipyretic, antineoplastic, hepatoprotective, anitulcer, antimicrobial and more Uses : It is Antiperiodic, Antipyretic, Alterative, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory. It is a contituent of several compound preparations. It is used in fever, urinary disorders, dyspepsia, general debility and urinary diseases. It is also used in treatment of rheumatism and jaundice. Considered the best herb for clearing the microcirculatory system and other bodily channels (Shrotas). It is especially effective and unique in its ability to remove both exogenous and endogenous toxins (from external and internal sources). Therefore it is very often included in comprehensive Ayurvedic formulas, since such toxins interfere with all bodily functions and are a factor in almost all diseases. It clears out brain toxins that hinder mental activity. Its principal constituents are tinosporine, tinosporide, tinosporaside, cordifolide, cordifol, heptacosanol, clerodane furano diterpene, diterpenoid furanolactone tinosporidine, columbin and b-sitosterol. The stem is used in dyspepsia, fevers and urinary diseases. The plant is used in Ayurvedic rasayanas to improve the immune system and the body's resistance to infections. The bitter principle present shows antiperiodic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Immunity protection: stem decoction for oral use. Giloya is helpful for counteracting infection and promoting resistance to illness. Diabetes, urinary problems, early syphilis; The juice is taken in high quantities. Skin Diseases; Taken with neem, haldi and amla, the medicine is very effective. Gout; Oil given with and milk, decoction can also be given.