No. 036Botanical
Tribulus terrestris
Fruit
Botanical
Gokshura
A spiny fruit traditionally used in Ayurveda for the urinary system and vitality.
- Botanical name
- Tribulus terrestris
- Also known as
- Chota gokhru, Puncture vine
- Part used
- Fruit
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Kidneys, Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Gokshura supports urinary flow and is used as a strengthening tonic.
In research
Steroidal saponins such as protodioscin are among its studied constituents.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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