Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Study Proves Monsoon Giloy Harvest Boosts Herbal Potency
Scientists from Patanjali studied Giloy, an important Ayurvedic herb, to see how its medicinal properties change with the seasons.
They found that Giloy stems picked during the monsoon have the strongest healing powers.
This research proves that ancient Indian wisdom about the best times to harvest plants is scientifically accurate.
The study used special techniques to analyze the herb's chemical makeup over two years.
Patanjali also makes Giloy products like juice and tablets that can help with immunity, digestion, and other health benefits.
To learn more, you can read the full study online.
Patanjali Research Foundation studied Giloy's chemical changes across seasons
Monsoon-harvested Giloy stems show highest medicinal compound concentration
Research validates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on seasonal harvesting
Study used UHPLC-PDA and HPTLC techniques over two years
Patanjali offers Giloy products like juice and tablets with various health benefits
- Who
- Patanjali Research Foundation team including Acharya Balkrishna and Dr Anurag Varshney
- What
- Study on seasonal changes in Giloy's chemical compounds
- When
- Research conducted over two years, published in 2024
- Where
- Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar
- Why
- To validate ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on seasonal harvesting
- Herb
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
- Research Team
- Patanjali Research Foundation
- Publication
- BMC Plant Biology
- Best Harvest Season
- Monsoon
- Key Findings
- Highest medicinal compounds in monsoon-harvested Giloy stems
- Research Duration
- Two years
- Analysis Techniques
- UHPLC-PDA and HPTLC
- Patanjali Products
- Giloy Juice, Divya Giloy Ghanvati Advance