Dr Bishnupriya Mohanty1, Vedant Laxman Narvekar2, Prof(Dr) Sangram Keshari Das3
1MD, PhD, Professor & Head Department of Sanskrit Samhita and Siddhanta
2IV B.A.M.S. Student.
3Professor & Head, Dept. of Dravyaguna vijnana, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, At/Po- Shiroda, Dist- North Goa, Goa, India-403103
Corresponding Author: Dr Bishnupriya Mohanty
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v15i2.16
ABSTRACT:
Mutrakrichhra, a urinary disorder known by dysuria, frequent urination, and burning sensation, is a prevalent health issue. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine has long recognized the therapeutic potential of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) for managing this condition. This review aims to evaluate the scientific evidence supporting the use of Gokshura in the treatment of Mutrakrichhra. In this present study, we are making efforts to arrange chronologically ayurvedic literature Review of Gokshura(Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in reference to treat Mutrakrichra Roga (urinary tract infection). In This comprehensive study, we found that Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) has been defined single or in various Pharmacological compound preparations in reference to Mutrakrichra Roga.
KEY WORDS: Gokshura, Mutrakrichra, urinary disorders, nocturia, diuretic.
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