GOKHUR (TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS)
Nepali Name: गोखुर, Gokhur
Scientific Name: Tribulus terrestris
Hindi Name: गोखरू, Gokhru
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Cooling Property:
• Gokhur is known for its cooling effect on the body.
• It helps in alleviating heat-related issues.
2. Diuretic Effect:
• Gokhur acts as a diuretic, promoting the production of urine.
• This property aids in flushing out toxins from the body.
• It serves as a tonic, providing overall strength and vitality to the body.
• Regular consumption is believed to enhance general well-being.
• Gokhur is considered an aphrodisiac, enhancing sexual health.
• It is used traditionally to address issues related to impotency.
5. Painful Micturition:
• Gokhur is employed to alleviate pain during urination.
• It is particularly useful in conditions where micturition is painful.
6. Calculus Affections:
• The herb is used in cases of calculus affections, suggesting its potential role in preventing or treating kidney stones.
7. Urinary Discharges:
• Gokhur is utilized in conditions involving abnormal urinary discharges.
• It may help in regulating and normalizing urinary functions.
8. Gonorrhoeal Rheumatism:
• Traditional use includes the treatment of gonorrhoeal rheumatism.
• It may have anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for such conditions.
9. Infusion for Diuretic Benefits:
• Gokhur is often prepared in the form of an infusion (herbal tea).
• This infusion is employed as a diuretic, especially beneficial in conditions like gout and kidney diseases.
10. Enhancement of Kidney Function:
• The diuretic effects of Gokhur make it beneficial for kidney health.
• It aids in maintaining proper kidney function and preventing related disorders.
