Gokshuru(Tribulus terrestrisis) is one of Ayurveda’s best herbs for the kidneys. The herb is very effective in most of the urinary tract disorders. This is because it will promote the flow of urine, will cool and sooth the membranes of the urinary tract. The herb has also been used to remove urinary stones and stop bleeding. It is known to nourish and to strengthen the kidneys and reproductive organs. Gokshuru has been used in the treatment of cystitis, renal calculi (kidney stones), incontinence, gout and impotence. It possesses a mild diuretic action. It is now being promoted as a booster for the purpose of increasing the low sex-drive.
Benefits of Gokhshuru
- Digestive system: It is used in diarrhea and dysentery.
- Reproductive system: It is used to promote lactation.
- Skin: It is used in psoriasis and eczema
- Genito- urinary system: The diuretic properties of plant are due to large amount of nitrates and essential oils present in seeds. Plant and dried spiny fruit is used for spermatorrhea, phosphateuria, dysuria, gonorrhea, gleet, chronic cystitis, calculous affections, incontinence of urine and impotency. It is used in inflammation of urinary passage
