Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 22: Scientists from Patanjali Research Institute have confirmed that famous Ayurvedic medicine Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), which is also known as Amrita, does not cause any harm on any part of the body in any way.
For the first time in the world, Scientists from Patanjali Research Institute conducted extensive and detailed research on Giloy and its safety profile. In the GLP driven sub-acute toxicological study, more than 70 male and female rats were daily administered with Giloy, up to 5 times the normal prescribed human dose, for 28 days.
In this study, effect of Giloy on more than 40 organs of the body was studied in a dose dependent manner. This peer-reviewed study showed that the consumption of Giloy did not have any side effect or adverse effects on each and every organ investigated.
Not only this, haemtological and clinical biochemistry profile related to various organs like liver, kidney, thyroid, heart, lipids etc were also tested. There was no treatment related harmful changes (adverse effects) observed for the entire duration of the study, in the both gender studied. This complete experimental trial was conducted according to the global guidelines of OECD and was in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Europe’s world renowned research journal – Frontiers in Pharmacology has accepted that Giloy does not cause harm any part of the body, in any way. (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1095083/full)
“The entire Ayurveda fraternity is proud of Patanjali’s research efforts to bring the Indian culture and tradition on the center stage. Really, Giloy is an elixir of life. One could take it correctly and stay healthy for longer life,” says a handout, issued by the Patanjali Institute.
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