01/105 easy ways to include giloy in your daily diet
Extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine, giloy is often called the "root of immortality". The herb has numerous health benefits. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants, which fight free radicals and thus reduces your risk of deadly diseases like cancer.
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, people have started using more and more ayurvedic herbs. And one of the most commonly used ayurvedic herbs to boost immunity, which is our prime concern right now is giloy.
Giloy removes toxins from the body, purifies the blood and fights bacteria. It is especially beneficial for people with liver disease. It is antipyretic in nature, which means it can reduce fever and ease the symptoms of life-threatening fevers like dengue, swine flu and malaria.
Here are five easy peasy ways to include this herb in your daily diet:
02/10Have it with milk and ginger
Giloy works wonder for joint pain when boiled with milk. The concoction when combined with ginger can treat rheumatism.
03/10Chew on giloy stem
The easiest way to consume giloy is by chewing on its stem. This method works great for people suffering from asthma.
Asthmatics can also try giloy juice to ease the symptoms.
04/10Apply on eyes
Giloy extract can boost your vision. Boil some giloy powder and let it cool. Now soak a cotton pad in it and then apply over your eyelids.
05/10Drink giloy shot
You can have giloy shot mixed with some alma, ginger and black salt to boost your immunity.
Simply put all the ingredients in the blender, along with some water and churn it well.
Now run the mixture through a sieve before consuming it.
06/10Giloy juice
Take some giloy stems and boil them in a glass of water until the water is reduced to half of its quantity. Strain the water and consume it daily.
This will help purify your blood, remove toxins and fight the disease-causing bacteria.
07/10More benefits of giloy
Giloy stem can help improve digestion, reduce constipation, acidity, gas and bloating. It works well for people with a weak digestive system.
It also enhances the body's insulin response, this reduces the incidence of diabetes.
Not just this, the humble stem also reduces mental stress, boosts your memory and helps you calm down when it is consumed regularly.
08/10Diabetes
As per experts, giloy acts as a hypoglycemic agent and helps treat type 2 diabetes. Giloy juice has shown wonderful results in people with high blood sugar levels.
09/10Improves vision
In many places in India, Giloy powder mixed with water is applied on eyes as it is believed that it can help improve vision.
Boil giloy powder in water and let it cool down and then apply the paste on your eyelids.
10/10Arthritis
Giloy has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties that can help treat symptoms of arthritis. To treat arthritis, consume giloy powder boiled in milk.
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