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Gokshura and Punarnava: Two Herbs for Your Daily Detox Routine

Two classical herbs for fluid balance and natural cleansing, and the easiest way to take them every day.

Gokshura and Punarnava: Two Herbs for Your Daily Detox Routine
Quick answerGokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) are two Ayurvedic herbs traditionally used to support the body's natural fluid balance and cleansing through the kidneys and urinary system. Saabhi Tox-Out Juice contains 300 mg of each per 10 ml, alongside 8 more botanicals.

Your body already has a detox system: the liver, kidneys, gut, lungs and skin work around the clock. The one simple step that helps them most is consistency: enough water, real food, movement and sleep, every day. Herbs like Gokshura and Punarnava are a traditional way to support that routine.

Looking for Tox-Out Tablets? They have been discontinued. Both herbs from the tablets are in Tox-Out Juice, a sugar-free daily detox drink.

What is Gokshura?

Gokshura is a small, spiny fruit used in Ayurveda for centuries. It is classically described as a herb for the urinary system and for vitality, and it is traditionally used to support healthy fluid balance. It also appears in men's formulas such as Strong 9.

What is Punarnava?

Punarnava means "one that renews". This creeping plant is traditionally used in Ayurveda to support the kidneys, liver and digestion, and to help the body manage fluid retention and the heavy, sluggish feeling Ayurveda links to excess Kapha.

Why are Gokshura and Punarnava used together?

Both herbs are associated with the urinary system and fluid balance, so classical formulas often pair them. Combined with liver and digestion herbs, they make an all-round daily detox blend.

HerbTraditionally used forIn Tox-Out Juice (per 10 ml)
GokshuraUrinary system, fluid balance, vitality300 mg
PunarnavaKidneys, liver, fluid balance300 mg
AmlaVitamin C-rich fruit, rejuvenation300 mg
Haritaki and VibhitakiDigestion and regularity300 mg each
Manjistha and NeemClear-looking skin300 mg and 200 mg
Arjuna, Bhringraj, PippaliGeneral wellness, digestion300 mg, 300 mg, 100 mg

What does the research say?

Reviews of Punarnava describe a long history of traditional use and a range of activities in laboratory and animal studies, including effects on urine output and the liver [1, 2]. Well-designed human trials are still limited, so these herbs should be seen as traditional support for a healthy routine, not as a treatment for any kidney or liver condition.

  1. Patil KS et al. (2016). Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of the genus Boerhavia. J Ethnopharmacol. PubMed
  2. Kumar S et al. (2026). Boerhavia diffusa L.: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and quality control. Chem Biodivers. PubMed

How do I take Tox-Out Juice?

Mix 30 ml in a glass of water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, then take a second 30 ml at bedtime. It is sugar-free. Many customers say digestion feels lighter within the first couple of weeks; take it daily for at least 8 weeks for best results.

What else supports your body's natural detox?

  • Drink water steadily through the day, more in summer and after exercise.
  • Cut back on packaged, salty and sugary food.
  • Eat fibre every day: vegetables, fruit, dal, whole grains.
  • Walk 10 minutes after meals and move every hour if you sit for long.
  • Keep alcohol low and sleep 7 to 8 hours.
Tox-Out is made for adults. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a kidney, liver or other medical condition, or take prescription medicines (especially diuretics or blood pressure medicines), consult your doctor first.

Explore the liver and detox range, or read why a detox shot should come before your morning coffee.

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Questions people ask

What is Punarnava used for?

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is traditionally used in Ayurveda to support the kidneys, liver and digestion, and to help the body manage fluid retention. Research so far is mostly laboratory-based.

Is Gokshura safe to take daily?

Gokshura is widely used in daily Ayurvedic formulas. Take it as directed on the pack. If you have a kidney condition, take diuretics or blood pressure medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.

Where can I get Tox-Out Tablets?

Tox-Out Tablets have been discontinued. Both Gokshura and Punarnava are in Tox-Out Juice (300 mg each per 10 ml), a sugar-free daily detox drink with 8 more botanicals.

How do I take Tox-Out Juice?

Mix 30 ml in a glass of water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, then take a second 30 ml at bedtime. Take it daily for at least 8 weeks for best results.