Gokshura is well-known for its diuretic activity; the potassium and nitrate remove the excess interstitial fluid and helps to maintain homeostasis of the body fluid. It is useful in management of Oedema & Genitourinary disorders.
The protein in Gokshura dissolves calcium oxalate urinary calculi, inhibits calcium oxalate nucleation, and prevents stone formation, probably because of its sodium glycolate & ethylene glycol. It is very effective in the management of renal calculi.
By increasing free and bioavailable testosterone, Gokshura is useful in management of impotency & erectile dysfunction. It increases sperm motility, the number of progressive motile spermatozoa & curvilinear velocity and influences overall sperm viability.
The aqueous extract of Gokshura is known for its safe and effective anti- inflammatory, analgesic and anti-arthritic activities. It helps to repair and replenish inflammatory joins without causing any untoward effects and is useful in treatment of infective and non-infective Arthritis.