Dried Caltrop / Nerunji mull

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: Tribulus
Species: T. terrestris
Binomial name: Tribulus terrestris

Caltrops are widely grown in the winter season, which is botanically known as Tribulus Terrestris. It is an ancient herb in India that has been used as ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. This herb is very popular for body-building performance and improving testosterone.

It has been used in both Chinese and ayurvedic medicine from ancient times. This small plant can be easily identified with its beautiful yellow flower. The flowers quickly turn into fruits and fall apart with 5 nutlets. These nutlets have 2 to 4 sharp spines. This herbal plant can also easily adapt to the dry climate location.

Health Benefits

• Caltrops are traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction.
• The chemical components in caltrops help to maintain a healthy heart.
• Some studies prove that caltrops help to lower the blood sugar level, so it is considered good medicine for diabetes.
• It is also one of the best medicines to reduce depression symptoms.
• Nerunji will help to lower the blood pressure level, so it protects against angina.