Gokharu

Description: Gokharu (Tribulus terrestris) is found in tropical climates of the world. It is found mainly in India, America, and Australia. Pedalium murex is native to India. In Ayurveda Tribulus terrestris is known as Chhote or Kanti Gokharu and Pedalium murex as Boda Gokharu. Medicinal uses are more or less same for both the varieties. Details: English Name: Small Caltrops,Land-calotrops Botanical Name : Tribulus Terrestris Common Name : Land Caltrops, Puncture Vine, Gokhru Hindi Name : Gokharu Latin Name : Tribulus Terrestris Linn Sanskrit Name :Goshurah, shuuadamshtra, swadukantaka, Gokshura Tamil Name : Nerinci, Palleru-mullu ,Neranjal Kannada Name : Negalu