Giloy, also known as Amrita or Guduchi, is a
herb that purifies blood, fights bacteria, combats liver diseases, and prevents
urinary tract infections. As per Naturopathy, consuming Giloy Kadha
regularly helps improve immunity and fight against various infections.
The Ministry of Ayush has turned to its social media handle to
help citizens in preparing the herbal immune booster at their homes easily.
The ingredients include Giloy (Chittamrite) stem –
five one-inch pieces, two cups of water, one teaspoon turmeric, ginger (2
inch), tulsi leaves and jaggery.
Take a pan half filled with water and out it on medium flame.
Add all the ingredients one by one and bring to boil. Turn off the flames once
the Kadha quantity is reduced to half. The immunity boosting decoction
is ready for consumption.
According to Ayurvedic experts, the compounds Gingerol
and Curcumin present in Giloy has immunity-boosting properties. Hence
consuming this Kadha on a regular basis helps fight various infections
and ailments.
Giloy, which removes toxins and purify blood, is prescribed
for treating various diseases like liver diseases, urinary tract infections,
chronic fever and diabetics. Giloy acts as a hypoglycemic agent and helps
reduce high levels of blood sugar. It contains anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic
properties that helps reduce respiratory problems, like frequent cough, cold
and tonsils, besides arthritis.
Earlier, the Ayush ministry has tied up with the Delhi Police
to conduct an observational study on the immunity boosting effects of certain
ayurvedic herbs. An experimental medicine mix containing Giloy Ghan Vati
and Chyawanprash was provided to 80, 000 personnel of the force.