Tribulus terrestris

Common name Goksura
Botanical Name Tribulus terrestris
Vernacular name English- Caltrops root
Hindi- Gokhru
Gujarati-Bethagokhru
Sanskrit-Gokshuraka
Family Zygophyllaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Root
Chemical Constituents Saponins, Alkaloids
Therapeutic uses Diuretics, Tonic, Calcalous Affection, for regulation of heart functions, Reduction of inflammation, Indigestion, Chronic Cough, Asthma, Genito-Urinary system & painful Micturition.

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