Description
- AYURVEDIC SHRUB: Guduchi is a shrub native to India. It is a staple in Ayurvedic traditions and its roots, stems, and leaves have all been used medicinally for thousands of years. It is only just beginning to be available in the West.
- AMRIT "IMPERISHABLE": Guduchi ( Tinospora cordifolia ), also known as amrit, is one of the most valued herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacy. According to myth, when the ancient gods churned the primordial ocean, an ambrosial nectar was created that would grant immortality to any who drank it. The nectar was named amrit, a Sanskrit word that means imperishable.
- TRADIONAL USAGE: Guduchi can be combined with shatavari or ashwagandha as a general tonic, or with aloe vera juice for the purposes of detoxification. Amrit contains the bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Although its traditionally used to remove accumulated Pitta, guduchi can balance all the doshas.
- DETOXIFIER: Guduchi helps as a detoxifier and helps improve complexion and luster of the skin. People suffering from skin ailments often apply the Guduchi plant oil on the affected areas.
- USEFULNESS: Its heating quality helps break up stagnation and natural toxins in the body, promoting healthy elimination, digestion, and a clear, radiant complexion. Its versatility as an herb makes it a great addition to many Ayurvedic formulas and churnas.
The health promoting powers of guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) were so respected by the authors of the ancient Ayurvedic texts that they called it "Amrita" or "Divine Nectar." A powerful nutritive tonic, guduchi is one of the best herbs for balancing vata and pitta. It has the unusual characteristic of being heating while simultaneously removing excess pitta from the body. It also helps soothe the skin and promotes a clear, healthy complexion. As a rejuvenative, guduchi strengthens the tissues, bolsters immunity, and promotes vitality while calming the mind and supporting proper function of the nervous system. Guduchi is one of the most valued herbs in the Ayurveda, which is why authors of the ancient Ayurvedic texts called it "Amrit" or "Divine Nectar". A powerful nutritive tonic, guduchi is one of the best herbs for balancing vata and pitta. Guduchi is an important herb that has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for thousands of years. Also called Tinospora cordifolia, Giloy and the Nectar of Life, this plant is commonly found in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It boasts of heart-shaped leaves, and its stem contains most of the healthy ingredients.