Sunlight for गिलोय?

Full to partial sun. Performs best with direct overhead sun once established on a support. Juvenile plants tolerate partial shade at the forest margin.

Water for गिलोय?

Moderate, seasonal. Responds to wet-season moisture with vigorous vegetative flush but tolerates prolonged dry periods through leaf drop. Avoid waterlogging of the root zone.

Soil for गिलोय?

Well-drained loam. Adaptable to a wide range of soils from sandy to clay-loam, provided drainage is sharp. Slightly acidic to neutral pH suits it best.

Temperature for गिलोय?

20–40 °C. Thrives in tropical and subtropical warmth and tolerates hot summers to 45 °C with adequate moisture. Frost-sensitive above ground.

What is गिलोय used for medicinally?

Stems (guduchi, amrita) are a foundational drug in Ayurveda used as a rasayana and antipyretic; Stem decoctions traditionally prescribed in chronic fevers, jaundice, and as a general immunomodulator; Aqueous and alcoholic stem extracts investigated for hepatoprotective, hypoglycaemic, and anti-inflammatory activity; Incorporated into numerous classical polyherbal formulations across Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani traditions

What does the scientific name Tinospora cordifolia mean?

Tinospora: From Greek elements suggesting 'stretched seed', referring to the elongated curvature of the seed within the drupe. cordifolia: Latin for 'heart-leaved', describing the broadly cordate leaf base characteristic of the species.

आज का पौधा

Tinospora cordifolia

गिलोयVine

गिलोय एक पर्णपाती लता है जो भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के जंगलों में पेड़ों पर चढ़ती है। इसके दिल के आकार के पत्ते और तनों से लटकती हवाई जड़ें इसे पहचानने का सरल तरीका हैं, और आयुर्वेद में इसे अमृता कहा गया है।

FamilyMenispermaceae

GenusTinospora

NativeAsia

LifespanPerennial; established clumps documented to persist for decades

Historical Background

Giloy is a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and long dangling roots that hang from the stems like threads. 🌿 People in India have used its bitter stems as medicine for thousands of years.

Cultural Significance

Timeline: Journey Through Time

Giloy has cultural context that is still being expanded.