If you want to plant a plant in your home which is both a medicine and also increases immunity, then Giloy (Giloy/Tinospora Cordifolia) is the best option. In Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Yogic Science, it has been called Amritvriksha, because it detoxifies the entire body from inside and increases the strength to fight diseases. The good thing is that there is no need for a big garden to grow Giloy, you can easily grow it in a small pot in the balcony.

Why is Giloy considered nectar?

Anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic (fever reducing) properties are found in Giloy. For this reason it has been called Nature's Amrit in Naturopathy. It purifies the body and is also beneficial in chronic fatigue, skin problems, allergies and digestive problems.

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How to plant Giloy in a small pot?

1. Giloy is a vine, but it can be controlled and grown in small pots.
2. First of all, take an 8–10 inch clay or plastic pot, which must have a drainage hole at the bottom.
3. Giloy likes light and well-drained soil. Fill it by mixing 40% garden soil, 40% compost and 20% sand.
4. You can plant Giloy from stem cutting. Cut a 6–7 inch healthy stem, keep the bottom part in water for 1 hour and then plant it 2 inches deep in the soil.
5. Giloy is a vine, so offer it by giving it a stick, wire or small wood, so that it grows in balance.
6. Giloy likes bright light, but not strong direct sunlight. The plant grows well when it gets 3-4 hours of light sunlight every day.
7. Giloy does not need much water. In winter, water the soil 1-2 times a week only when it feels dry.

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Health benefits of Giloy

1. Giloy purifies the blood and gives energy to the body to fight viruses and bacteria.
2. It provides relief from frequent fevers. Giloy juice is considered very effective in pyoretic fever like dengue, viral, malaria.
3. Strengthens digestion. Giloy soothes the problems of gas, constipation and acidity.
4. Makes the skin glowing. Its anti-oxidant properties detoxify the skin from within, thereby reducing pimples and dullness.
5. Helps in balancing sugar level. In naturopathy, it is considered a supportive herb for diabetes.