Phytopharmacological overview of Tribulus terrestris
Authors
Saurabh Chhatre
Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, India
Tanuja Nesari
Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, India
Gauresh Somani
Department of Pharmaceutical 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
Divya Kanchan
Department of Pharmaceutical 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
Sadhana Sathaye
Department of Pharmaceutical 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
Keywords:
Pharmacology, saponin, tribulus terrestris
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.
Keywords: Pharmacology, saponin, tribulus terrestris
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