What is Gokhru

It is a small leafy plant commonly known as Tribulus Terrestris in Western countries.  It is a herbal formulation that aims to strengthen and rejuvenate the body. Also known as Gokhshura for men and puncture vine, it helps deal with urinary, kidney, and sexual problems. It is mainly used in powder form.

Gokhru powder is prepared by washing the this herb and sun drying them. Afterward, the mixture is grounded separately into a powdered form and subjected to direct sunlight. In this way, its powder is made. The best thing to use it, make its powder.

In traditional medicine, people used gokshura to treat various disorders, such as urinary tract disorders, kidney disease, and erectile dysfunction. It has different types.

Types of Gokhru

Chota Gokharu

Belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family, Chota Ghokru is the dried ripe seed of the Tribulus Terrestris or Ghorku plant. This herb grows throughout India with yellowish fruits and it is small in size thats why its name is chota or little Gokhru.

Bada Gokharu

The dried ripe seeds of the Pedalium Murex plant, also known as Gokhshura, are called Bada Gokhru. They belong to the Pedaliaceae or the sesame family and grows in dry, humid regions.

There is no difference in the shape of both Gokhru. The only difference is in size of both big and small and benefits.

The Bada and Chota Gokhru share their name due to their similar appearances, flower colors, and medicinal uses. While Chota Gokhru is used for kidney disorders and urinary problems, and Bada Gokhru can be used as an aphrodisiac.

Gokhru Benefits

• Improves Libido and Sexual Health
• Helps in Urinary Related Problems
• Helpful For Kidney Stones
• Elevates Skin Health
• Encourages brain functioning
• Effective in burning sensation during urination, kidney stones, and digestion.
• Antioxidant properties
• May boost your libido
• May help lower blood sugar levels
• It May have benefits for women’s health

Other Potential Health Benefits

• It may reduce inflammation.
• Will lower blood pressure
• It may provide pain relief
• May treat kidney stones.

Dosage: 

• Use as Powder
• 1 tablespoon in warm milk and 1 tablespoon of honey for taste.
• Twice a day, after meals

Common Names

• Gokharu
• Khaar – e – Khasak Khurd
• Chotagokhru
• Puncture Vine
• Gokhru

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