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Giloy is a climbing shrub often found growing clinging to the other trees especially Mango and Neem. It's native to India but also found in China, Australia and Africa. If it's grown on Neem tree, it's called as Neem Giloy or Guduchi or Amrutha Balli is an ayurvedic natural herb used in many medicinal preparations. It's a very versatile and a powerful herb. The stem looks grayish Brown or creamy White in colour. It is generally known to protect against the infections and improves immune system by large.
The Juice and the Kadha or Decoction made from it are both beneficial to the body especially for Swine Flu, Dengue fever and Malaria. It is full of antioxidants that helps remove harmful toxins from the body. It also helps in treating the inflammation of the joints thereby simultaneously reducing the Uric acid levels in the body giving a much needed relief in Arthritis.
There is no need to add anything for the Kadha or the Decoction at all. It's enough on it's own. But Ginger, Castor Oil, Cardamom, Cinnamon added to it gives relief in many a ways. As the Season changes now, it's a best for the June special recipes.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!