Giloy / Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia
Giloy ('Amrita' — divine nectar) enhances macrophage activity, NK cell function, and cytokine production. It acts as a potent hepatoprotective agent — protecting the liver from chemotherapy-induced toxicity and reducing nausea, fatigue, and immune suppression during cancer treatment.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
250–500 mg standardised extract twice daily, or 20–30 ml fresh juice daily.
Preparations
Giloy Kadha
Boil 4–6 inch fresh giloy stem in 2 cups water with ginger until reduced to 1 cup. Strain, drink warm twice daily on empty stomach.
Capsules
Standardised aqueous extract capsules 250–500 mg twice daily.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- May lower blood sugar significantly — monitor in diabetics
- Can lower blood pressure — caution with antihypertensives
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Do not use with immunosuppressants without medical supervision
Related Herbs
Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.