Description
Common Names:
- Gokhru
- Tribulus Terrestris (Botanical name)
- Puncture Vine
- Gokshura (In Sanskrit and Hindi)
Forms:
- Dried Fruit: The dried fruit of the plant is commonly used in traditional medicine.
- Powdered: The dried fruit or whole plant is ground into a fine powder.
- Capsules/Tablets: Often available as a dietary supplement.
- Extracts: Used in concentrated forms for medicinal purposes.
Origin:
- Native Region: Native to warm temperate and tropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
- Cultivation: Widely cultivated in India, China, and parts of Eastern Europe.
Nutritional and Chemical Composition:
- Active Compounds: Contains saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides, particularly protodioscin.
- Nutrients: Rich in natural steroids, flavonoids, and tannins.
Health Benefits:
- Enhances Sexual Health: Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, it helps improve libido and sexual performance in both men and women.
- Supports Urinary Health: Known for its diuretic properties, Gokhru is used to treat urinary disorders, kidney stones, and support overall kidney health.
- Muscle Strength and Physical Performance: Often used by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance muscle strength, stamina, and endurance.
- Anti-inflammatory and Pain Relief: Contains anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing pain and inflammation, particularly in conditions like arthritis.
- Hormonal Balance: Supports hormonal balance, especially in men by promoting testosterone levels, and in women for menstrual and menopausal health.
Uses:
- Ayurvedic Medicine: Used in traditional Ayurvedic practices to treat a variety of conditions, including sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, and general weakness.
- Nutritional Supplement: Available as a supplement for boosting physical performance, supporting urinary health, and enhancing sexual health.
- Traditional Medicine: Utilized in various traditional medicinal systems like Unani and Chinese medicine for its therapeutic properties.
