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Phytopharmacological overview of Tribulus terrestris

Saurabh Chhatre1★, Tanuja Nesari1, Gauresh Somani2, Divya Kanchan2, Sadhana Sathaye2★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, INDIA.
  2. 2Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Pharmacology Research Lab‑II, Institute of Chemical Technology, (University under Section 3 of UGC Act‑1956, Elite Status and Centre of Excellence - Government of Maharashtra, TEQIP Phase II Funded), Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.

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Saurabh Chhatre

Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, INDIA.

saurabh_chhatre@yahoo.com

Received: 16-06-2013; Revised: 16-06-2013; Accepted: 20-01-2014.

Volume 8, Issue 15 · pp. 45–51 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.125530

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ABSTRACT

Tribulus terrestris (family Zygophyllaceae), commonly known as Gokshur or Gokharu or puncture vine, has been used for a long time in both the Indian and Chinese systems of medicine for treatment of various kinds of diseases. Its various parts contain a variety of chemical constituents which are medicinally important, such as flavonoids, flavonol glycosides, steroidal saponins, and alkaloids. It has diuretic, aphrodisiac, antiurolithic, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, absorption enhancing, hypolipidemic, cardiotonic, central nervous system, hepatoprotective, anti‑inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, anticancer, antibacterial, anthelmintic, larvicidal, and anticariogenic activities. For the last few decades or so, extensive research work has been done to prove its biological activities and the pharmacology of its extracts. The aim of this review is to create a database for further investigations of the discovered phytochemical and pharmacological properties of this plant to promote research. This will help in confirmation of its traditional use along with its value‑added utility, eventually leading to higher revenues from the plant.

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    Chhatre, S., Nesari, T., Somani, G., Kanchan, D., & Sathaye, S. (). Phytopharmacological overview of Tribulus terrestris. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 8(15), 45–51. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.125530