Overview
Bada Gokhru is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for reproductive & sexual health. Bada Gokhru (Pedalium murex) is the larger variety of Gokshura. It is a robust herb found in sandy regions of India. Its properties and actions are similar to Chhota Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) but it is considered more potent as a diuretic and aphrodisiac. The mucilaginous extract of its fruit is especially used for urinary disorders and as a demulcent.
How Bada Gokhru Helps with Reproductive & Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Bada Gokhru has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing reproductive & sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Large Caltrops
Sanskrit: बृहत् गोक्षुर
Hindi: बड़ा गोखरू
What the Classical Texts Say
- Ashmari (urinary calculi)
- Mutrakrichchhra (dysuria)
- Prameha (urinary disorders)
- Shukradosha (seminal disorders)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Other Herbs for Reproductive & Sexual Health
See all herbs for reproductive & sexual health on the Reproductive & Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.