Gokharo Khurd Herbs
گوگھڑو | بھکڑہ
Arabic Name : Hasak, Dareesa, Shirsheer, Hummos al-ameer
English Name : Small Caltrops, Land Caltrops, Puncture Vine, Goathead
Hindi Name : Gokhru, Chota Gokhru
Latin name : Tribulus terrestris Linn.
Marathi Name : Sarate, Kate Gokharu
Persian Name : Khare Khasak Khurd, Kharsah Goshah
Punjabi Name : Makhar, Gokhru
Sanskrit Name : Gokshura
Urdu Name : Gokhru
Khare khasak:
Khare khasak or small caltrop is an herb that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family, widely cultivated in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in Southern Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia grows with the small yellow flowers having multiple stems. With a long-term history of Chinese and Asian traditional medicines, Small Caltrop uses for various purposes and ailments because of the active ingredients including amides, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides. small caltrop are considered a sufficient remedy to boost the luteinizing hormone through which the testosterone produces in the body and consequently increases libido and improves fertility both in men and women. The proper consumption of this herb prevents erectile dysfunction by maintaining the blood flow and soothing muscles are Small Caltrop uses.
The anti-tumor, anti-microbial, and antioxidant are other rich properties in Small Caltrop; however, Khar e khasak benefits to treat various cardiovascular issues. The urinary tract infection can also be cured very well with this herb because of the anti-septic and diuretic ingredients.
Moreover, anti-inflammatory and diuretic actions are effective in treating genitourinary infections, prostatic hyperplasia, and hematuria. This herb also demonstrates the antibacterial effects against micro-organisms while prostatitis and urethritis symptoms can be avoided remarkably.
The fruit is alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anodyne, aphrodisiac, carminative, cooling, demulcent, diuretic, galactagogue, hypotensive, lithotriptic, nervine, pectoral, rejuvenative, restorative and tonic. Useful in urinary disorders such as painful micturition, incontinence of urine, dysuria, urolithiasis, cystitis, calculus affections, gonorrhoea, syphilis, gleet and benign prostatic hypertropy (BPH).
Tribulus has been used for centuries in ancient Greece, India and Africa to increase fertility and rejuvenate the body. In recent years, Tribulus has developed a following among body builders and exercise enthusiasts. Bodybuilders use Tribulus because they believe it a safe alternative to anabolic steroids. It is believed that Tribulus increases testosterone levels by 30% in only 5 days. This is accomplished by raising the amount of LH (luteinizing hormone), which is produced by the pituitary gland. LH plays a significant role in regulating testosterone production. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. A study including over 200 male subjects suffering from erectile dysfunction (quite often due to low testosterone levels) showed that many of the men experienced an increase in LH and testosterone as well as sperm production and motility. It is also given to treat sterility in women.
Recommended Dosage: 5 to 7 g powder of dried fruits.
Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications, but should probably be avoided by pregnant or lactating women.
