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The Uses and Benefits of Herbal Oils – Part 5

Giloy or Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is a well-known medicinal plant, which is abundantly used in different Ayurvedic formulations best known for improving auto-immunity disorders and joint afflictions. 

The herb has properties like Rasayana (rejuvenating property), Krimighna (anthelmintics), and Kushtghna (used in skin disorders), as described in ayurvedic literature.

Taila (oil) and Ghrita (ghee) are used as the medium in Ayurvedic Sneha (oleaginous) formulations.

The formulations have been evaluated for immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress activities.

Studies have indicated both formulations  to be active however, with the change of mediums in oil or ghee; their results vary at different levels:

  • Taila prepared from Guduchi was found to have an immune-stimulating activity. The formulation prepared with Ghrita exhibited an anti-stress effect with an immunosuppressing activity.
  • Guduchi Taila and Ghrita, are prescribed in Vatrakta (gout) and also indicated for Kushtha (skin disorder).
  • Guduchi as a dry herb powder with coconut tailam (oil) has proved beneficial for arthritis.
  • Some Ayurveda vaidyashalas also promote the oil for hair and skin conditions.

Guduchi Taila and Guduchi Ghrita samples, have been subjected to comparative pharmacological investigations, to assess the impact on our biological systems.

In conclusion, Guduchi oil is a major strengthening and reversing agent which helps balance all three doshas.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22048548/

Deepa Desa
Deepa Desa has a wide range of professional experiences in varied industries, ranging from Business, Hospitality, Tea, Beauty, Aromatherapy and Natural wellness therapies, spanning her 35-year career. She is an internationally certified Advanced Beauty Esthetician and Electrotherapist, (CIDESCO/CIBTAC). She is also an advanced Aromatherapist (CIDESCO/IFA), (2005). She has been a consultant for corporates (HUL- Lakmé Lever, Raymond’s, Nivea, Sofitel etc.), and stand-alone beauty and wellness projects. Deepa has extensively trained therapists, for international beauty product companies like BABOR, CACI, Éminence Organics, Kerstin Florian, Gemology, Phytomer, and many more. She introduced oxygen and high -end anti-ageing therapies to Mumbai for the first time, at the spa she co-founded, Tahaa Spa in 2006. She believes in a synergy of science and nature for effective skincare. Currently, she integrates her passion, creativity, and experience to create relevant, relatable articles and blogs, and holds one on one sessions to help stress- management using natural therapies. If you have any questions, please e mail her at editor@seniorstoday.in

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