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Gokharu Akhu (Gokshura / Gokhru Whole Fruit) – Tribulus terrestris – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Gokharu Akhu (Gokshura / Gokhru Whole Fruit) – Tribulus terrestris – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
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Gokharu Akhu from Riddhish Herbals is the whole (Akhu) dried fruit of Gokshura — Gokhru, Tribulus terrestris (small caltrops / puncture vine). It is a classical Ayurvedic dravya, Madhura (sweet) and Sheeta (cooling), long valued as a Mutrala (supporting healthy urine flow), Balya (strength-giving) and Vajikarana (vitality) herb, and one of the Laghu Panchamoola of the classical Dashamoola. It is used within a physician-guided routine. Each pack is genuine, bill-provided material from a doctor-guided store operating since 2015.
About Gokharu Akhu (Gokshura / Gokhru)
Gokshura — Gokhru, Tribulus terrestris — is one of the most widely used classical herbs of Ayurveda, its small spiny fruit valued for the urinary channel and for strength. This is the whole (Akhu) dried fruit, keeping the fruit intact rather than milling it.
Riddhish Herbals supplies it as a clean single-material whole Gokshura fruit under our doctor-guided selection standard, with a bill on every order. The whole fruit is traditionally soaked or decocted, within a physician-guided routine.
Traditional Ayurvedic Importance
Classical texts describe Gokshura as Madhura (sweet) in Rasa, Guru and Snigdha in Guna, Sheeta (cooling) in Virya and Madhura in Vipaka, with a Mutrala (supporting healthy urine flow), Balya (strength-giving), Vrishya / Vajikarana (vitality) and Vatahara character. It is one of the Laghu Panchamoola, the five small roots of the classical Dashamoola.
Because it is soothing to the Mutravaha srotas (urinary channel) and strengthening, Gokshura is a long-standing physician's herb, used as a decoction or churna with the amount and anupana chosen by a Vaidya to suit each person.
Key Features
- Whole Gokshura fruit: single-material whole (Akhu) dried fruit of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris, Gokhru), nothing blended in.
- Classical Mutrala herb: long valued in Ayurveda for the Mutravaha srotas (urinary channel).
- Balya & Vajikarana tradition: classically a strength-giving (Balya) and vitality (Vajikarana) dravya.
- Madhura & Sheeta: classically sweet and cooling, Vata-settling.
- A Laghu Panchamoola herb: one of the five small roots of the classical Dashamoola group.
- Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.
Research on the Constituents
◆ Researchers analysed the phytochemical composition of a Tribulus terrestris fruit extract — (Srinivasan MK et al., 2025 — 3 Biotech). PubMed PMID: 41280485
Results were observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. This is shared for general educational interest and is not a medical claim. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.
Ingredients (single-material, label-verified)
| Ingredient | Botanical (part) | Plant Part | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gokshura / Gokhru (whole fruit) | Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) | Whole dried fruit (Akhu) | 100% single material |
Single-material genuine whole Gokshura fruit (Tribulus terrestris, Gokhru). No fillers, colours or preservatives added. This is the whole (Akhu) dried fruit, not the milled powder. Confirm details against the physical pack label.
How to Use
As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. A common traditional reference is about 3–6 g of the whole fruit soaked overnight or made into a decoction (Kwath) with water, or as advised. The exact amount and anupan are matched to you by a Vaidya.
Who Can Use It
For adults within a physician-guided Ayurvedic routine. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, on medication, or managing a health condition. Keep it as a physician-guided herb for children.
Safety Information
Gokharu (Gokshura fruit) is a classical Mutrala and Balya herb long used in Ayurveda. Use it within a physician-guided routine, and consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, on medication, or managing any condition. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed after each use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gokharu Akhu?
It is the whole (Akhu) dried fruit of Gokshura (Gokhru, Tribulus terrestris) — a classical Madhura-Sheeta dravya valued as a Mutrala (urine-flow supporting), Balya and Vajikarana herb.
What does 'Akhu' mean?
Akhu (or Akha) means whole — this is the whole intact dried Gokshura fruit, as distinct from Gokshura milled into a fine powder (churna). The whole fruit is often soaked or decocted.
What are the alternate names of Gokshura?
Gokshura, Trikantaka or Svadukantaka (Sanskrit), Gokhru or Gokharu (Hindi), Gokharu (Gujarati), Sarala (Marathi), Nerunji (Tamil), Palleru (Telugu) and Neggilu (Kannada); in English small caltrops or puncture vine. Botanically Tribulus terrestris.
What are its classical properties?
Classical texts describe Gokshura as Madhura (sweet), Guru-Snigdha, Sheeta (cooling), with a Mutrala (urine-flow supporting), Balya (strength-giving), Vrishya / Vajikarana (vitality) and Vatahara character.
Is this the whole fruit or the powder?
This is the whole (Akhu) dried Gokshura fruit. If you prefer a ready-milled fine powder, see our Gokshur Powder (churna) — the same herb in powder form.
Is this AYUSH- or GMP-made?
This is a raw single-herb whole fruit in Riddhish Herbals' own pack. Any AYUSH or GMP mark would appear on the physical pack — we state such marks only where verified on the pack.
How is it traditionally used?
Classically about 3–6 g of the whole fruit soaked overnight or made into a decoction (Kwath), under your Ayurvedic physician's guidance.
Has Tribulus terrestris been studied scientifically?
Yes — researchers have analysed the phytochemical composition of a Tribulus terrestris fruit extract (Srinivasan MK et al., 2025, 3 Biotech). This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim.
How should I store Gokharu Akhu?
Keep it in a cool, dry, airtight container away from moisture and sunlight, and close the pack tightly after use.
Regional Names & Spelling Variants
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Local / common | Gokharu / Gokhru (ગોખરું) |
| Sanskrit | Gokshura, Trikantaka, Svadukantaka (गोक्षुर) |
| Hindi | Gokhru, Gokharu (गोखरू) |
| Gujarati | Gokharu, Nanu Gokharu (ગોખરું) |
| Marathi | Sarala, Gokharu (सराटा / गोखरू) |
| Bengali | Gokshura, Gokhri (গোক্ষুর) |
| Tamil | Nerunji (நெருஞ்சி) |
| Telugu | Palleru (పల్లేరు) |
| Kannada | Neggilu (ನೆಗ್ಗಿಲು) |
| Malayalam | Njerinjil (romanised) |
| English + Botanical | Small Caltrops / Puncture Vine — Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) — whole fruit |
| Search variants | gokharu akhu, gokhru, gokharu, gokshura, tribulus terrestris, gokhru sabut, whole gokhru, gokshura fruit, nerunji, gokhru akha |
| Common misspellings | gokharu aakhu, gokhru akhu, gokshur, tribulus terestris, gokharoo, gokhroo |
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