Giloy

Aka: Guduchi

a climbing shrub that grows on other trees.

all parts of the plant contain compounds belonging to alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides, steroids, sesquiterpenoids, and phenolics. key bioactives include berberine, palmatine, tembetarine, magnoflorine, tinosporine, cordifolin, tinosporaside, amritosides A-D (clerodane furano diterpene glucosides), and an immunologically active arabinogalactan polysaccharide.

historically used for jaundice.

extracts have been studied for protection against radiation-induced damage — relevant for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

bioactive compounds including amritoside showed strong binding affinities with COVID-19 main protease in molecular docking and dynamics studies — the enzyme essential for viral replication.

roots, stems, leaves are all used and contains lots of antioxidants and phytochemicals.

has been used to treat chronic fever, flu, cold, hair loss, arthritis, gout, liver diseases, skin issues, hay fever, dengue fever, high cholesterol, diabetes.

anti microbial and anti pyretic.

inhibits oral cancer cells.

prevents growth of viruses, fungi, and microbes.

helps improve attention span and prevents stress and anxiety.

reduces wrinkles, fine lines and droopy skin.

Giloy has antioxidant properties that destroys free radicals generated during aflatoxicosis thus preventing kidney damage.

lowers blood pressure and blood sugar, improves metabolism.

strong booster to the immune system.

Giloy is an antipyretic, it improves platelet count in dengue fever and reduces the chances of complications.

boil leaves in water and once it cools down, apply it over your eyes for improved vision.

will overstimulate immune system.