After reviewing the side effects of Giloy on the liver in a recent study, Secretary Ayush defended the safety of Ayurvedic herbs.

The popularity of gilroy, an herb traditionally known as "guducci", has grown as the COVID-19 virus has spread around the world. Its antibacterial properties are appealing. Now, recent research has raised concerns about the effects of drug overdose and uncontrollable liver function.

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The study was recently published in Hepatology Communications, a leading journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. "Tinospora cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved laurel (or Giloy in Hindi, Guduchi in Sanskrit), was developed in India as an 'additional herb' with 'potential' to prevent COVID-19. It there is no strong medical evidence for its use,” the study notes.

While Giloy has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, "a recent article describes a patient from a site showing that the use of Giloy can cause serious heart disease with autoimmune function or can occur in part of an autoimmune disease. You can (CLD)."

Given that people turned to Gilroy during a widespread outbreak, this study is concerning.

"In response to the current chaos, Minister Ayush believes that Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) has long been used in medicine and is a completely safe Ayurvedic medicine. However, the plant A similar spray, Tinospora crispa, may be beneficial. It better not be distracted by fake words,” he said. "Many studies have been published in the scientific literature to indicate the safety and efficacy of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia). The hepatoprotective energy is also well developed. Guduchi is known for its benefits. The medicine is excellent and its practices are governed by a number of rules,” the statement read.

“There are several types of Tinospora and it has been shown that only Tinospora cordifolia should be used for medical treatment,” warns the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

The Ayush Institute reported further support, where Kaya Chikitsa, State Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Lucknow University, and Sanjeev Rastogi of Lucknow University investigated "the development of herbal remedies for liver damage" in the coronavirus. 19 Sickness is spreading everywhere. »

"Everyone is urged to be concerned about the side effects associated with the use of herbal/CAM or over-the-counter medications. Indeed, Ayurveda recognizes the true nature of the use of antidepressant drugs in terms of treatment, dosage, regimen and management strategies. Naturally, natural or synthetic medicines can cause side effects if left untreated. "

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As Giloy began to gain unprecedented popularity in 2020, HealthShot spoke with Dr. Amitabh Parti, Director of Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, to understand sim symptoms.

Dr. Parti points out that when taking the drug alone, the dose of Giloy can go wrong, which can do more harm than good. The symptoms he described were:

- Constipation

- Loss of blood sugar

- Causes certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

- May be harmful to pregnant women