Ayurveda Herbs (Letter G)
bada (large) Gokshura {Pedalium Murex}
bada (large) Gokshura or large caltrops or puncture vine or sthulagokshurah
Ayurveda Characteristic and Uses
- Effect on doshas – Balances Vata and Pitta
- Taste – Sweet
- Main Traditional Action: Diuretic, reproductive disorders
- Other Traditional Uses: Helps treat urinary retention, kidney stone, seminal weakness, amenorrhea, inflammation, flatulence and fever.
<Tooltip Textli>Energetics – Cooling
Modern Research
Bada (large) Gokshura and its components have been shown to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antidiabetic, , and nephroprotective effects. It has been shown to significant decrease triglycerides, LDL, VLDL, cholesterol, and a significant increase in HDL levels, demonstrating hypolipidemic activity. There is concern that this herb is sometimes improperly substituted for Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) in herbal preparations.
Ayurveda Herbs (Letter G)
