Users' questions

Are Ayurvedic medicines available in USA?

Are Ayurvedic medicines available in USA?

Currently, Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed in the United States, and there is no national standard for Ayurvedic training or certification.

Where can I find gokshura?

Himalaya Gokshura – 250 mg : Amazon.in: Health & Personal Care.

What is gokshura good for?

Research suggests gokshura may offer various potential health benefits. For example, it has antioxidant properties, may boost your libido, reduce blood sugar levels, benefit women’s health, reduce blood pressure, reduce inflammation, treat kidney stones, and provide pain relief.

Can gokshura be taken daily?

You can take 1-2 Gokshura tablets or capsules after your meals (lunch and dinner) every day. In case of Gokshura churna or Gokhru powder, mix it with milk or water and have it twice a day, regularly, after your lunch and dinner. For Gokhru Kadha, you can have it daily, early in the morning.

Is Himalaya Gokshura good?

Gokshura is considered as a potent aphrodisiac and might increase the sexual desire in men. Active phytochemicals present in Gokshura improves the level of testosterone as well as the overall quality and quantity of sperm. This might help control infertility problems in men[6][19][20].

Who can use ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb with multiple health benefits. It can reduce anxiety and stress, help fight depression, boost fertility and testosterone in men, and even boost brain function. Supplementing with ashwagandha may be an easy and effective way to improve your health and quality of life.

Does Gokshura have side effects?

Gokshura has a diuretic effect (increase urine flow). So it is advisable to use Gokshura with caution along with other drugs having a diuretic effect[16]. It is advisable to avoid Gokshura during breastfeeding due to lack of evidence on its safety[6][15].

What is Gokshura called in English?

Puncture Vine
Plant profile

Family Zygophyllaceae
Ayurvedic name Gokhru, Gokshura
Unani name Gokharu, Khaar – e – Khasak Khurd
Hindi name Chotagokhru
English name Land-Caltrops, Puncture Vine

Why was Dabur chyawanprash banned?

The morning spoonful of Chyawanprash may do more harm than the intended good. The Canadian government banned sale of the health supplement meant for everybody in 2005. The ban was invoked citing that there are high levels of lead and mercury in the product.

How is gokshura used in Ayurvedic medicine?

Both roots and fruit of gokshura plant are used in treating stones. It has diuretic, cooling and lithontriptic properties which help in dysuria, renal, vesicle calculi and vitiation of Vata and pitta. This plant is used in Ayurvedic medicines for urinary retention, fever and kidney stones.

What makes gokshura Churna a powerful diuretic?

The host of active constituents, alkaloids, and phytosterols make this herb a powerful diuretic and aphrodisiac remedy.

How did the gokshura plant get its name?

Its name is derived from two Sanskrit words; ‘Go’ meaning cow and ‘Aakshura’ meaning hoof, as the fruits of this plant resemble the hooves of cows. According to Ayurveda, properties of Gokshura are described as:

How does gokshura help with erectile dysfunction?

Gokshura helps in boosting energy, vitality and also strengthens the penile tissue which enhances penile erection due to its Guru (heavy) and Vrishya (Aphrodisiac) properties. Together, this helps improve the symptoms of erectile dysfunction.