Giloy

• 04 Mar 2025

Source: PIB 

Research on Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) has surged 376.5% in a decade (243 in 2014 to 913 in 2024), highlighting its rising medicinal interest. 

• About Giloy: It is a climbing shrub from the Menispermaceae family. 
  • Giloy (Guduchi or Amrita), has been used in Ayush systems for centuries due to its immune-boosting and adaptogenic properties. 
  • It is native to India but also found in China and tropical areas of Australia and Africa.  
  • It is best grown in warm climates and medium-black or red soil. 
  • It is traditionally used to treat fever, diabetes, infections, gout, jaundice, asthma, diarrhea, and skin diseases. 
  • The Covid-19 pandemic boosted scientific interest in natural immunity enhancers, accelerating research efforts. 
  • Clinical studies suggest Giloy’s potential in: 
    • Cancer therapy (e.g., HPV-positive cervical cancer treatment). 
    • Autoimmune disease management (e.g., Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis). 
    • Anti-inflammatory applications in chronic diseases.

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