Gokshura

Gokshura

Latin Name:

Tribulus terrestris Linn

Family:

Zygophyllacease

Name in Different Language:

  • Sanskrit : Swadanshtra, Traikantaka,
  • English : Caltrops fruit
  • Hindi : Gokhru

Pharmalogical Actions:

  • It helps to increase bone strength and quality[i]
  • It enhances vigour and vitality[ii]
  • It treats fatigue and tiredness[iii]

Therapeutic Dose:

  • 3 – 6 gms of Powder
  • 20 – 30 ml of decoction

Reference

[1] Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1; Monograph no. 31. Published by Dept. of

AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

[2] Sawant, Prajakta Dhairyashil, and Swagata Dilip Tavhare. “Phytoestrogen: A protective shield for post-menopausal symptoms and breast cancer risk.” International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine 14.4 (2023): 912-925.

[3] Musli, Safed. “Be Naturally Healthy Through Ayurveda.”

[4] RC, Satish Kumar. Evaluation of Diuretic Effect of Gokshura Kwatha Marita Abhraka Bhasma-An Experimental Study. Diss. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (India), 2011.

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