{"product_id":"gokhru-powder","title":"Pure Gokhru Powder 100g — Gokshura Tribulus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGokhru is one of the few Ayurvedic herbs that crossed over into modern sports nutrition, usually under its botanical name, tribulus. In Ayurveda it has been used for far longer and for rather different reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure fruit powder of \u003cem\u003eTribulus terrestris\u003c\/em\u003e, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Gokhru Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGokhru is a low creeping plant with small spiny fruits — the name means \"cow's hoof\", after the shape of the spines. The fruit is the part used, dried and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo varieties appear in Ayurvedic texts: \u003cem\u003echota gokhru\u003c\/em\u003e, the small spiny fruit, and \u003cem\u003ebada gokhru\u003c\/em\u003e, a larger different plant. Ours is chota gokhru, the one classical texts mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUrinary comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is gokhru's oldest and best-documented traditional use in Ayurveda, well before any Western interest in the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and vitality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as a \u003cem\u003evajikarana\u003c\/em\u003e herb, used to support physical strength and vitality. This is the reason it is now widely sold to people who train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling and diuretic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally regarded as cooling, and used to support the flow of fluid through the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStamina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaken over time to support physical endurance, often alongside ashwagandha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm milk, once or twice a day. The traditional carrier, particularly when it is being taken for strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon in warm water, morning and evening. Lighter, and the usual choice when taken for urinary support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a kadha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 teaspoon simmered in 2 cups of water until reduced to one cup. Strain and drink warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teaspoon (about 3g) a day, or split in two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning and evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrink plenty of water while taking gokhru. It is traditionally regarded as diuretic and this matters more in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking It With Ashwagandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGokhru and ashwagandha are a long-standing pairing for strength and stamina — ashwagandha for the body's response to stress, gokhru for physical vitality. Half a teaspoon of each in warm milk at night is the usual approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Gokhru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreyish-green to pale brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlightly bitter and astringent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell sifted.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is spiny, so coarse powder can be prickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not whole plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with a kidney condition, without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on diuretics, blood pressure or blood sugar medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone prone to dehydration, particularly in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gokhru the same as tribulus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. \u003cem\u003eTribulus terrestris\u003c\/em\u003e is the botanical name for gokhru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk or water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilk when taking it for strength, water when taking it for urinary support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEight to twelve weeks. It is not a fast-acting herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChota or bada gokhru — which is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChota gokhru, the small spiny fruit, which is the one classical Ayurveda specifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with gym supplements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany people do, but check with a doctor if you take anything else regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayurveda Amrita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225088545065,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/gokhru1.jpg?v=1790260897","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/products\/gokhru-powder","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}