BRIHAT GOKSHURA

Introduction:

There are two varieties of Gokshura, Bade Gokhru (Pedalium Murex) and Chhote Gokharu (Tribulus Terrestris). Both the varieties are used in Ayurveda as alternative of each other as they have similar medicinal value. Plant bears fruits having thorns Bade Gokharu have 4 thorns where as Chhote Gokharu have many. Bade Gokharu have leaves similar to sesame leaves where as Chhote Gokharu leaves are small similar to chickpea leaves. Flowers are yellowish. All parts are useful in Ayurveda but fruits are mainly used. Roots are one among the Dash-mula.

Uses:

1. It is diuretic hence powder of fruit is given in treatment of urinary/kidney Stones and urinary tract and bladder disorders.

2.  Powder with milk and sugar helps in building muscles, removes weakness, increases stamina.

3. Paste of leaf is applied on affected parts for treatment of Ulcers, Swellings, itching, acne and skin/scalp irritation.

4. Decoction of fruits and leaves is given for treatment of syphilis, Gonorrhea and painful urination.

5. Decoction of fruit powder is anti-inflammatory and useful in gout, arthritis and piles.

6.  Aphrodisiac-Increases libido in both men and women. Improves quality of semen.

7.  Useful in gynecological disorders and puerperal diseases.

8. Useful in seminal weakness like premature ejaculation, nightfall etc.

9. Useful in headache, migraine, Asthma, cough and anemia.

10. Anti-depressant useful in anxiety.

11. Decoction of fruits is useful in diarrhea and Treatment of obesity