Puncture Vine Powder / Siru Nerinjil Powder / Tribulus Terrestris / Land Caltrops / Gokshru -100g

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Tribulus terrestris

English Name: Puncture Vine 

Tamil Name: sirunerinjimul / சிறுநெருஞ்சிமுள்

Malayalam Name: Neringil / നെരിങ്ങിൽ

Hindi Name: Burragokhur / बुरागोखुर

Telugu Name: Chirupalleru / చిరుపల్లెరు

Description:

Tribulus Terrestris is the botanical name of a puncture vine that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. Puncturevine is a small leafy plant with yellow flowers and is found on roadsides, waste places, and agricultural areas. Puncture vine is grown widely in tropical regions of Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and African countries. Puncturevine is helpful in the preparation of Siddha, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicines. 

The other common names of puncture vine are goat head, bindii, bullhead, burra gokharu, bhakhdi, caltrop, small caltrops, cat head, devil weed, puncture vine, gokshra,  neggilu, and tackweed.

Health Benefits:

• The antioxidant properties in this powder help to treat skin diseases.
• Puncture vine powder helps to cure erectile dysfunction.
• Regular consumption of this powder boosts the immune system
• It can also increase the sexual desire in men and the quantity of sperm.
• Lower the risk of heart diseases and maintain a healthy heart. 
• The anti-cancer properties in puncture vine powder can reduce the growth of cancer cells.
• Intake puncture vine powder provides good care for Kidneys and stimulates hormones like FSH.
• Aids to improve digestion and prevent gas formation in the intestine.

Dosage of Puncture Vine Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 grams of puncture vine powder and mix it with 100ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter it and drink 20 ml of this mixture twice a day before taking food. It helps to improve digestion.

For External Use:

Take a required amount of puncture vine powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the affected area. It helps to treat skin diseases.