{"product_id":"giloy-powder","title":"Pure Giloy Powder 100g — Guduchi Stem Powder","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy carries the Sanskrit name \u003cem\u003eAmrita\u003c\/em\u003e — the nectar of immortality. It is the herb our own brand is named after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure stem powder of \u003cem\u003eTinospora cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is the part Ayurveda actually uses. A great deal of cheap giloy is leaf, because leaf is easier to collect and weighs the same on a scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Giloy Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy is a climbing vine that grows over other trees across India. The stem is cut, dried and ground. Traditionally, giloy grown on a neem tree is considered the most potent, as the vine is said to take on some of the neem's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAyurveda classes it as a \u003cem\u003erasayana\u003c\/em\u003e and it appears in more classical formulations than almost any other single herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy's best-known traditional use is supporting the body through seasonal change, which is why demand for it spikes every monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupporting natural defences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the herb most associated in Ayurveda with the body's own defensive capacity, taken as a course rather than continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDigestion and metabolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to support digestive fire, or \u003cem\u003eagni\u003c\/em\u003e, which in Ayurveda underpins most other functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as cooling. Commonly taken through Indian summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water — the usual method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½ teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm water on an empty stomach in the morning. Giloy is bitter, so honey helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a kadha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e giloy powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 cups water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer until it reduces to \u003cstrong\u003eone cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain, add honey, drink warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi, black pepper and ginger are common additions to a giloy kadha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon mixed into a spoon of honey, taken directly. The simplest way to get past the bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, empty stomach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourses of 4-8 weeks with breaks, rather than continuously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy is traditionally taken in courses, particularly at the change of seasons, rather than every day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStem or Leaf — Why It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Ayurveda uses the stem. Leaf is lighter, faster to collect and far cheaper, so a lot of commercial giloy powder is leaf-heavy or leaf only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStem powder is a warm grey-brown and slightly starchy. Leaf-heavy powder is distinctly green. If your giloy powder looks green, it is not stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Giloy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey-brown, not green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely bitter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild giloy is weak giloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlightly starchy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stem is high in starch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem clearly stated\u003c\/strong\u003e on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with an autoimmune condition should not take giloy without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on blood sugar medication — giloy may affect blood sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore surgery — stop two weeks ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop and see a doctor if you have any liver condition or develop any unusual symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take giloy every day, all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditionally it is taken in courses of four to eight weeks, particularly at seasonal changes, rather than continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so bitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is pure stem. The bitterness is the herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder, juice or tablet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowder is closest to the traditional form and lets you make a kadha. Juice is usually diluted; tablets contain binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs giloy grown on neem better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat is the traditional view. It is not something you can verify from a finished powder, so treat any such claim with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with tulsi or ashwagandha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, both are common combinations, particularly in a kadha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217895182633,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/giloy1.jpg?v=1790102703","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/products\/giloy-powder","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}