Gokshuradi guggulu is an herbal preparation used in ayurveda for the treatment of urinary and kidney disorders. It acts as diuretic and improves kidney functions. It is helpful in diseases like kidney stones, urinary tract infection (burning sensation in the urine), difficulty in micturition, gout (raised uric acid), osteoarthritis, etc.

Ingredients (Composition):

The main ingredient of Gokshuradi guggulu is Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Shuddha guggulu.

COMMON NAME              SCIENTIFIC NAMES

Gokshura                              Tribulus terrestris

Shuddha guggulu                Commiphora mukul

Black Pepper                          Piper nigrum

Ginger                                  Zingiber officinale

Pippali                                     Piper longum

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)    Embblica Officinalis

Bibhitaki                              Terminalia belerica

Haritaki                               Terminalia chebula

Mustak (Nagarmotha)          Cyperus rotundus

Therapeutic Indications:

Gokshuradi guggulu is helpful in following diseases.

Muscle, Bones & Joints

• Osteoarthritis
• Gout or raised uric acid level

Kidneys & Urinary bladder

• Kidney stones
• Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Men Health

• Prostate enlargement (rarely used for improving urine flow)

Women Health

• Menorrhagia
• Metrorrhagia

Heart & Blood

• High blood pressure (supportive mild diuretic therapy)
• Congestive heart failure (supportive mild diuretic therapy)

Gokshuradi Guggulu Benefits & Uses

• Gokshuradi guggulu benefits in kidney and urinary disorders.
• In addition to these benefits, it also acts as joint tonic and improves joint flexibility.
• It helps in formation of synovial fluids in osteoarthritis, so ayurvedic doctors commonly use it in knee pain and backache due to osteoarthritis. 
• Gout or raised uric acid level,Kidney stones (Renal Calculi),Dysuria, Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Menorrhagia & Metrorrhagia

Gokshuradi Guggulu Dosage:

The maximum dosage of Gokshuradi guggulu is 6 grams a day. However, well tolerable therapeutic dosage is 3 grams per day. The dosage varies according to disease, body weight and health condition of the patient.

Gokshuradi Guggulu Side Effects:

Gokshuradi guggulu is POSSIBLY SAFE and WELL TOLERABLE in most patients, but the dosage should not exceed from 6 grams per day.

However, your doctor may recommend higher dosage 3 grams thrice a day, which may have following side effects.

• Loss of appetite (rare)
• Heartburn (very rare)

All side effects with Gokshuradi guggulu are rare.