Therapeutic uses: Giloe is a tonic and has alterative, diuretic, and aphrodisiac properties.It is a febrifuge used in malarial and chronic fever.It is also a liver tonic.The plant is used in general debility, loss of appetite, fevers, urinary disorders, diabetes, rheumatism, and dyspepsia.Fresh plant is more efficacious than dried plant.
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Surendra Parihar
Ex.Professor and Head.
Deptt. of Seed , Science and Technology. IARI,
Pusa,
New Delhi 110012
