Gokshurak (T.Terristris) a Blessing of Ayurveda

Gokshurak is a small leafy plant commonly known as Tribulus Terristris. It used to treat various disorders of Urinary system. kidney disease,erectile dysfunction,cardiac disorders,mental disorders etc are some examples of diseases in which it is effective.Simultaneously it has special property of Rasayana. Because of  this property it helps to slow down  progression of  dhatu’s and oja depletion.It is also helpful in maintenance of  homeostasis and blood circulation in body. It helps in increasing ayu(life span),bala(strength) and improves quality of life. 

Ayurvedic Review Gokshurak

In Ayurveda,the principle source of medicine is medicinal herbs. Through centuries as it is believed herbal medicines do not produce any adverse reactions. One of the most important drug Gokshurak comes under Mutravirechniya Mahakashaya. It is widely used to treat urinary problems. Gokshurak is a healing plant with a broad range of properties. It is popular with the name of ‘Puncture vine’ abbreviated with Latin name Tribulus Terristris. In this article we have discussed about the properties of Gokshurak as well as its mode of action and clinical significance. Simultaneously how Gokshurak rejuvenate the damaged structure with help of Rasayana property will also be explored.

Conclusion :

Gokshurak is a small leafy plant commonly known as Tribulus Terristris used to treat various disorders such as Urinary system,kidney disease,erectile dysfunction,cardiac disorders,mental disorders etc.Simultaneously it has special property of Rasayana, through which progression of  dhatu’s and oja depletion is stop and  homeostasis and blood circulation in body is maintained.It helps in increasing ayu(life span),bala(strength) and improves quality of life.

The action(karma) of Gokshurak has much more clinical significance than the diuretics.  Mutravirechan shodhana of mutra at microscopic level( nourishes rasa, rakta, mamsa,meda,oja dhatu’s) as well as macroscopic level( Kidneys,nephrons) through which formation, ultra filtration, secretion and excretion of urine occur in appropriate volume without any variation(i.e. colour, smell,viscosity etc).Madhur rasa nourishes all seven dhatu’s(rasa, rakta,mamsa,meda,asthi,majja,shukra and oja) which circulate to all tissues of body helps in increasing ayu(life span),bala(strength) and improves quality of life.Madhura rasa (maintain electrolyte balance) in Gokshurak counters the pitta and visham vata by reducing the ruksha and khara

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