Health Secrets of Ayurveda: Ashwagandha & Giloy The vaidyas used a lot of native herbs and roots that were easily available in the local forests. In these times of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of these herbs & roots offer immunity-boosting benefits, apart from treating other ailments. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small shrub with yellow flowers and red fruit, native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. The extract is typically taken from the berries or roots of the plant. It is also referred to as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry. Traditionally, it is believed that a person who consumes this herbal medicine will gain horse-like strength and vitality. It is used in Ayurveda for stress relief and to improve general health. Giloy is botanically known as Tinospora Cordifolia or Guduchi in Hindi. In Sanskrit, Giloy is known as Amrita, which literally translates to ‘the root of immortality, because of its abundant medicinal properties. According to a shloka of Charaka Samhita, Giloy is one of the main herbs with a bitter taste. Giloy can be consumed either in powder form or after boiling and making a soup. You can also prepare Giloy juice and have it daily in the morning. The easiest way to consume Giloy is to just chew on the stem. As mentioned before, Giloy is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic herb which helps to boost your immunity to fight against infection and also helps in early recovery. It is beneficial for diabetic patients as it is bitter in taste and helps in managing blood glucose levels due to its hypoglycaemic effects. It helps improve metabolism and is useful for weight management. #darkforestwellness #immunity #immunityboosters #immunitybuilding #giloy #ashwagandharoot (at Dark Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM1MrmJBNKX/?igshid=90a8mnr3jyyg