With the second wave of Covid-19 upon us, it is natural to turn to promising immunity-building herbs such as giloy as a preventive measure. Giloy Juice for immunity has been used as an immunity booster as it is said to help in fighting diseases such as dengue and malaria. Ayurvedic experts are banking on giloy juice benefits against the virus till a vaccine is approved and readily available to the masses. Our homemade giloy juice recipe is what you should try if you are looking for natural tonics during the pandemic-era.
Indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, giloy is a herb whose juice, known as giloy juice, has been a part of traditional medicine and Ayurveda for eons. Traditionalists swear by this wonder herb despite the fact that currently there is no scientific allopathic data backing the reports of the effectiveness of giloy juice.
A common question we are asked is ‘what is the English name of giloy?’ Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is known as heart-leaved moonseed in English. In Hindi, besides giloy, it is also referred to as guduchi. And in Sanskrit, it is known as 'amrita' or the ‘root of immortality’ as it is often used in treating chronic fever.
Giloy juice is considered extremely beneficial in Ayurveda as a therapy for many ailments. As per Ayurveda, giloy juice advantages are plenty as it helps in boosting immunity and reducing stress levels. Giloy juice for corona and dengue helps in increasing the platelet count of the patient and builds immunity as well. It has been widely used to assist recovery from dengue fever. A paste made from the leaves of giloy helps heal wounds faster. Giloy is also said to exhibit anti-ageing properties.
Besides chronic fever, giloy juice is used for the Ayurvedic treatment of arthritis, diabetes, respiratory problems such as cold, ailments of the throat such as tonsillitis, and cough.
If you are wondering how to make giloy juice at home, we will take you through the step-by-step process in giloy juice recipe below. Wash and peel the giloy stem and cut it into small pieces. Crush them in a mortar and pestle, then place in a grinder. Add water and run the grinder. Strain the blended giloy along with the water through a muslin cloth.
Our recipe will yield enough giloy juice for one day if you consume it once in the morning and once in the evening. If you want to consume giloy juice just once a day, you can halve all the quantities. Likewise, if you are preparing giloy juice for the entire family, you can double, triple, or quadruple all the given quantities as per the number of family members.
Giloy kadha is a warm drink which has benefits similar to giloy juice. Those who prefer warm drinks can have the giloy kadha. To prepare giloy kadha, place the washed and pounded giloy stem in 1 litre water and simmer till the water is reduced by half and yields two cups of kadha. Strain the kadha to remove the stems and drink the remaining tea or kadha in the same manner as you would drink giloy juice.
Giloy juice for dengue or giloy juice for fever is usually consumed on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. It can also be consumed once in the morning and once in the evening.
Giloy juice is easily available over the counter of most Ayurvedic medicine shops. But we recommend you try our recipe for giloy juice at home. Fresh, homemade giloy juice for corona and dengue made in the clean environs of your own kitchen is always the best and comes highly recommended. We also recommend you head to a nearby nursery and get a giloy plant and make it a part of your garden for easy and anytime access to this miraculous herb.
It is important to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who may prescribe the correct dosage for giloy juice quantity after studying your medical conditions, if any.
Can giloy be taken daily? An Ayurvedic or traditional medicine practitioner can help determine the period of time for which you need to consume giloy for it to be effective to your case. The same practitioner can also tell you when to stop having giloy juice as it is a potent herb and it is best to exercise caution while consuming it.
Try our giloy juice recipe at home in 5 minutes: Healthy immunity booster juice for coronavirus, dengue and fever as per traditional Ayurvedic methods.
You may also like to see our Kadha recipe (kadha for Corona), Cold And Cough Kadha Recipe or see our detailed article on Immunity Boosting Foods and Recipes.
Disclaimer: Giloy juice is only recommended as a preventive measure and is a home remedy based on traditional medicine. We do not claim that it ‘cures’. If you are suffering from COVID-19 or any other ailment, or using giloy juice as an immunity booster, do consult your doctor before consuming giloy juice to avoid any side-effects. Giloy juice should be consumed only under medical supervision.