Tribulus terrestris, Linn.
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Vernacular Names:-
English – Puncture Vine, Small Caltrops, Land Caltrops, Goat’s Head
Malayalam – Nerunjil
Tamil – Nerunjil
Sanskrit – Gokshura
Hindi – Gakhru
Synonyms (Tamil):- Thirikandam, Thirikandakam, Thirithandam, Nerunjiputhum, Aswachattiram, Suvathattam, Kokandam, Kamarasi, Suvathukandam, Kittiram, Kondam, Sutham.
Varieties Of Nerunjil:-
1. Sirunerunjil
2. Perunerunjil
3. Seppunerunjil
Parts Used:- Entire Plant
Taste:- Astringent, Sweet
Potency:- Cold
Division:- Sweet
Actions:-
1. Diuretic (agent that increases amount of urine)
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