Agency New Delhi: India's Ministry of AYUSH on Wednesday said that Gurjo (Tinospora cardifolia) was completely safe and did not cause any harm. The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Greek, Siddha and Homeopathy) has clarified that Gurjo (Guduchi) is completely safe as per the available facts. The ministry said in a statement that there was no harm in using it.
The ministry said concerns over the use of gurus had been raised in articles and posts published on social media and in some scientific journals. The ministry noted, "Some media outlets have been reporting liver damage due to Gurjo's use. Gurjo is safe and according to available data it does not produce any toxic effects.
According to the spokesperson of the ministry, Gurjo has been called the best herb for revival in Ayurveda. However, the effect of the drug depends on how it is used, the ministry said. Research on flies has been mentioned. Research has shown that a certain amount of gurjo powder increases the lifespan of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) and decreases the lifespan of over-used flies.
The ministry says it is important to maintain a certain amount to take advantage of any medicine. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of AYUSH, the research has concluded that the prescribed amount should be taken on the advice of a competent doctor to avail the benefits of the medicine.
According to the ministry, gurjo is used as an antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular protective, neuroprotective, osteoprotective, radioprotective, anti-enzymatic, antifungal. It can be used to treat diarrhea, ulcers and cancer. It is also used to treat digestive problems and increase immunity. Not only this, it is also being used to defeat global epidemics like Kovid-19.
The ministry said plants such as Tinospora crispa, which looks like a twig of the Tinospora species, could be harmful. According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of AYUSH, in the treatment of various metabolic (metabolic) disorders, special attention has been paid to the health benefits of Gurjo and its potential as an immune enhancer.
Gurjo is used as a major component of medical science to treat metabolic, endocrine (endocrine) and many other diseases. It is one of the most popular herbs in traditional medicine.
Covid 19 has been widely used in epidemic management. Considering the overall health benefits, the ministry said the herb was not toxic.
In #Ayurveda, Giloy is known as the best rejuvenating herb. Its therapeutic applications in traditional systems of medicine & management of #COVID19, have been significant. Guduchi has also been instrumental in treating various metabolic disorders. pic.twitter.com/kjBqcT990y
