Role of Gokshur in Urinary Disorder – A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Plants have a significant role in maintaining human health & improving Quality of life, Gokshura one of such plants. Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris) one of the components of Dashmoola widely used in Ayurveda singly as well as in compound. Gokshura is a prostrate, annual or biennial weed of the pasture lands growing in hot, dry and sandy region in the rainy season. The herb is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infection, kidney diseases, calculus affections, diabetes (Prameha) in Indian medicine. It is also used to treat in arthritis, inflammation, asthma, impotency, Heart diseases, etc. Simple & multi – ingredient formulations made of Gokshura are listed in the ayurvedic formulary and pharmacopeia of India and scientific studies have provided enough evidence of its varied usefulness in urinary and other diseases. This article explores Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Urolithic & Diuretic activity of Gokshura.
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Dr. Pratibha Baghel, et al.
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