For thousands of years a herb has been used in Siddha, Ayurveda,Unani, Kashmiri medicines etc. This herb Gokhru belongs to the family named ‘Muricidae’. It is worth mentioning that this herb is seen in dry climatic conditions. Various names by which this gokhru is called are bullhead, bindii, caltrop, small caltrops, puncture vine etc. This herb has got nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin C, calcium, flavonoids etc.
By consuming gokhru we could get these health benefits.
Lowers inflammation:
The anti-inflammatory property of gokhru plays an important role. The inflammation of uterus gets lowered plus skin issues gets reduced.
Enhances libido:
This amazing plant could improve libido in both men as well as in women. It helps in the production and maintenance of testosterone levels. The presence of steroidal saponins, flavonoid glycosides and furostanol helps in improving the sperm quality and quantity. Ovulation in females is promoted by this medicinal plant intake.
Good for heart health:
The antibiotic and anti-tumour property of this herb helps in lowering strokes risk plus in lowering BP and blood sugar levels etc. The health of our heart is improved well. The cholesterol levels in us are maintained by the intake of gokhru.
Ageing in us gets delayed:
We all want to look young always and try many things for that. It is revealed that regular intake of gokhru could limit the onset of wrinkles, blemishes and muscular degeneration etc in us.
Urinary issues get reduced:
By promoting easy flow of urine, this gokhru is a superb remedy for treating urine related issues in us. Intake of gokhru could soothe the urinary tract membrane and bleeding is avoided. The point is urinary tract as well as urinary bladder infections could be avoided by the intake of gokhru having rejuvenating and lithotryptic properties. It is said that issues like kidney stones etc are treated and diuretic property of this herb does superbly in this.
Good for brain function:
It is known that serotonin influences the emotional and mental state of a person and consumption of gokhru could regulate serotonin. Intake of this amazing herb could relieve stress, tension, psychological imbalance. Parkinson’s disease could be treated etc.