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Galo Powder (Tinospora Cordifolia) (Stem)

Also Known As : Guduchi stem Powder

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a bitter taste.

Description

Tinospora Cordifolia is a herbaceous shrub of the Menispermaceae family, native to tropical areas of Bangladesh, Myanmar, India and Sri Lanka. It has succulent stems with long filiform fleshy aerial roots from the branches. These stems are dried and ground to fine, brown powder.

Health benefits

  • Galo powder contains immunogenic properties that boost the  immune system and cure infectious diseases like blood disorders, dysfunctions of the liver and intermittent fever.(1)
  • It has a bacteriostatic effect on corynebacterium tuberculosis and E. coli that helps to treat gastrointestinal disorders like dyspepsia, diarrhea, acid dyspepsia and gastritis.(1)
  • It is beneficial for glucose tolerance and adrenaline induced Hyperglycemia. This helps to reduce the blood sugar levels in the body.
  • It also helps in the treatment and management of gout and gouty arthritis.(1)
  • It is beneficial for the heart as it acts as a cardioprotective agent and helps to clear the obstruction in the arteries as well as in the heart.(1)
  • It can help to cure urinary tract infections like uricosuria(uric acid in the urine), ketonuria(when ketone bodies are present in the urine) and glycosuria(excretion of glucose into the urine).(1)

Selection Guide

Look for free-flowing, organic galo powder in packaged form. Also check for the expiry date on the its packaging.

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