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Tribulus Terrestis : A Herb of Ancient Wisdom - A Review of it's Medicinal Properties

Author(s): Dr. Rahane Rahulkumar1, Pawar Pravinkumar2, Nagare Siddhant*3, More Karishma4, Prof. Kadam Vaibhav5, Musale Yogesh.6

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    Matoshri Miratai Aher College Of Pharmacy, Karjule Harya, Maaharashtra

Published In:   Volume - 4,      Issue - 3,     Year - 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4315  

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ABSTRACT:
Tribulus terrestris, sometimes referred to as gokhru, is a traditional medicinal herb that has been utilized in unani and ayurvedic medicine, among other ancient medical systems. Native to tropical and subtropical areas, the plant has been thoroughly investigated for its wide range of phytoconstituents and pharmacological properties. Gokhru is a herbaceous annual plant that is a member of the zygophyllaceae family. Folk medicine uses its fruits, leaves, and roots to treat a variety of illnesses.Gokhru has a wide range of bioactive substances, such as alkaloids (harmane, tribulosine), saponins (tribuloside, protodioscin), flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), glycosides (steroidal and triterpenoidal), and spermatogeni. Its pharmacological properties include anti- inflammatory and antioxidant, antidiabetic and hypolipidemic, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. Benefits of medication include increased libido and male fertility, treatment for impotence and erectile dysfunction, anti-aging and adaptogenic qualities, and support for cardiovascular health. Gokhru's diverse pharmacological profile is responsible for its adaptability in traditional medicine. To fully explore its therapeutic potential and assure safe and effective usage, more study is necessary.

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Dr. Rahane Rahulkumar, Pawar Pravinkumar, Nagare Siddhant*, More Karishma , Prof. Kadam Vaibhav , Musale Yogesh.. Tribulus Terrestis : A Herb of Ancient Wisdom - A Review of it's Medicinal Properties. IJRPAS, March 2025; 4 (3): 108-119.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4315


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