Giloe Satva: A Potential Starch Material Used in Ayurveda
Rohan Sarkar*
ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Boriavi, Anand, Gujarat (387 310), India
Talaviya Harshangkumar
ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (744 105), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Giloe Satva, Market perspective, Prebiotic potential, Starch extraction
Abstract
Giloe (Tinospora cordifolia) holds a significant place in Ayurvedic medicine, renowned for its diverse health benefits. With the surge in demand, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, its popularity has escalated both in domestic and international market. Water extracted material from giloe stems, Satva, a whitish starch material, is hailed for its therapeutic properties in treating various ailments, particularly related to Pitta doshas or guts problems. This article explores the extraction process of Satva, its functional properties including structural composition and biochemical parameters. Additionally, it delves into the prebiotic potential of the starch material suggesting its role in promoting human gut health by stimulating microbial growth. Despite its promising prospects in the global Ayurvedic market, challenges such as limited scientific validation, quality control and availability hinder its widespread adoption. However, with ongoing in-depth research, the Satva represents a promising avenue for holistic wellness solutions in evolving landscape of herbal therapies.
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