Guduchi or Giloy which is also known as Tinospora cordifolia is a well-known and highly beneficial Ayurvedic herbs called “Amrita (nectar of immortality)”. Guduchi is known Amrita for its rejuvenating properties. Guduchi is a natural immune booster, detoxifier, and Rasayana (Rejuvenative) in nature.
Guduchi helps to balance all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and is beneficial in fever, diabetes, arthritis, liver disorders, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It also acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging herb. Its regular consumption helps to improve vitality, memory, and overall health of an individual.
Role of Guduchi (Giloy) in Lymphoma
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is also popularly known as Giloy and is well-known for its Rasayana or Rejuvenative properties. It has strong healing, immune-boosting, and detoxifying properties. According to Ayurveda, Lymphoma can be classified as Rasa-Rakthagata Vyadhi and imbalance of Tridoshas, accumulation of Ama (toxins), and depletion of natural immunity is the causative factor.
Guduchi proves extremely beneficial in treating the root cause of lymphoma. Efficacy of Guduchi or Giloy in Lymphoma as follows:
1) Immunomodulatory Effects: Weakened immune system is one of the major causative factors in lymphoma and in general lymphoma patients suffers from low immunity. Guduchi or Giloy is well known for its properties of boosting immunity and stimulating healthy white blood cell activity.
2) Anti-Cancer and Anti-Oxidant Potential: Guduchi contains alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, and polysaccharides with anti-cancer properties. Its strong antioxidant action reduces oxidative stress, slows cellular damage, and prevents further progression of cancer cells.
3) Rasayana & Rejuvenation: Guduchi is excellent rasayana and helps to rejuvenate the tissue, improve strength, enhance immunity, and promote natural healing. It also helps to prove beneficial in treating lymphoma treatment related adverse effects as fatigue, weakness, and loss of vitality.
4) Anti-inflammatory Action: Guduchi or Giloy helps to reduce inflammation, ease lymphatic congestion, and provide relief from lymphoma related pain and discomfort.
Reference of Guduchi or Giloy in Ayurveda
गुडूची कटुका तिक्ता कषाया चामृता स्मृता।
त्रिदोषज्वरनाशिन्यः पाण्डुरोगविनाशिनी॥
कामलाकुष्ठकासघ्नी स्वादुपाकरसायनी।
गुडूची विषमज्वरहरिण्योष्णवीर्यापरीच्यते॥
Dhanvantari Nighantu (Guduchyadi Varga, Shloka 211–212)
Guduchi is pungent, bitter, astringent in taste and is also called as Amrita. It destroys fevers of all three doshas and can cure anemia, jaundice, skin disorders, cough, and act as a Rasayana. It is especially beneficial in chronic fevers and has hot potency.
Guduchi Ghanavati or Sanashamani Vati in the treatment of Lymphoma
गुडूचीसत्वसम्भूतं घनं यत् समनिर्मितम् ।
तद्वटीकृत्य सम्यक् स्यात् संशमनीति नामतः ॥
सर्वेषां ज्वररूपाणां संहरत्याशु संशमम् ।
अतः सा संशमनीत्युक्ता सर्वेषां रोगनाशिनी ॥
भैषज्यरत्नावली, ज्वराधिकार (५/१८५-१८८)
This means that the aqueous extract (ghana) is prepared from Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and is further compressed in tablet or pill form. This preparation from Guduchi is called as Sanashamani Vati. It helps to quickly pacify all types of doshas and disorder associated with them.
It helps to relieve all types of fever and disorders associated with them. Therefore, it is referred to as Sanshamani (one that brings peace and balance) and is also regarded as Roganashini (destroyer of diseases).
1) Immunomodulatory Action: Guduchi or Giloy enhances the body immune system and help to improve the body defense against infection. A good immune system first can help to prevent against lymphoma and later after diagnosis of lymphoma it can also help to control its aggressiveness.
2) Anti-Cancer & Anti-Proliferative Properties: Modern research suggests that Guduchi contains alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides, and polysaccharides that show anti-tumor and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells while protecting normal cells.
3) Rasayana (Rejuvenative) Effect: : As a Rasayana herb, Guduchi rejuvenates body tissues, reduces treatment-related side effects (chemotherapy/radiation), and supports faster recovery.
4) Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant: Guduchi reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and free radical damage that contribute to cancer progression and immune suppression.
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