PANJIM: The hepatoprotective (ability to keep the liver healthy) and other beneficial effects of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) have now been accepted by the United Kingdom.
The research paper has been published in the ‘Journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain’, published by Oxford University Press in 'Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology’.
The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology has accepted that research on Giloy has found that it is helpful in keeping the liver healthy as well as in preventing the degradation of body cells and providing protection to the liver. Giloy also increases the immunity of the body. By using Giloy daily (in the form of food), one can get relief from many diseases. It says that Giloy can be used as a food supplement that protects the liver.
Complete details of the research can be obtained from https://doi.org/ 10.1093/jpp/rgae013.
Acharya Balkrishna Ji Maharaj said that Giloy was traditionally used since ancient times for blood purification and increasing immunity. Giloy also exhibits anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and other activities. Giloy has been found to be an active medicinal ingredient in many polyherbal formulations used to treat chemical-mediated hepatotoxicity.