Immunity5 min
A Small Cup of Giloy and Amla Juice
Two tablespoons of giloy juice with amla juice in water, taken in the morning for a week during a seasonal change. Short courses only.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Why giloy is used this way
Giloy (guduchi) is a climbing vine whose stem is boiled into kadha. It became very popular after 2020, and doctors have since reported liver problems in some people taking it for long periods or in strong doses.
Giloy-amla juice is widely sold in India. It can be part of a short seasonal ritual, but giloy should not be taken daily for months without medical advice because of reports of liver injury.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp giloy juice
- 1 tbsp amla juice
- ½ glass water
How to prepare
- Mix both juices into water.
How to use
- Drink in the morning after a light breakfast, for up to seven days.
- Then take a long break.
Helpful habits
- Use stem from a known source; giloy is sometimes confused with look-alike vines.
Precautions
- Stop if you notice yellowing of eyes, dark urine, itching or tiredness.
- Do not take daily for weeks without a doctor; long courses have been linked to liver injury in some people.
- Avoid in pregnancy, autoimmune disease and with diabetes medicine unless a doctor advises.
- Traditional use; scientific evidence is limited. Do not stop prescribed medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Is giloy-amla juice safe for diabetics?
- It may lower sugar; check with your doctor first.
Can I take it all season?
- No; keep to short courses.
Is giloy safe every day?
- Not for long periods without medical advice; keep courses short.
