Tribulus terrestris Linn.
Tribulus terrestris Linn. is also known as Tribulus bicornutus Fisch., Tribulus bimucronatus Kralik., Tribulus robustus Boiss. belongs to Zygophyllaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Khar Khash, Khasak .
The English names for this herb are Caltrops, Gulancha Tinospora, Small Caltrops.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chota Gokhru, Gokhru.
Description
Tribulus terrestris Linn.. Annual or biennial, prostrate, densely appressed whitish silky pubescent herb, Stem hirsute to sericeous, branches spreading. Leaves paripinnate; stipules lanceolate to falcate; leaflets ovate to elliptic-oblong. Flowers yellow, 1-1.5 cr across. Fruit upto 1 cm in diameter, 4-8 mm long, mericarps densely crested and tuberculate, on dorsal side densely hairy to glabrescent, with 2 long patent and 2 short downwardly directed spines {222), Seeds several, oily, enclosed in hard stony cells. The root when fresh is slender, fibrous, about 4-5 inches long, cylindrical and of a light brown colour.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Fruit are Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Tonic, Urinary Antiseptic.
The pharmacological actions of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Leaves are Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Blood Purifier, Increases Menstrual Flow.
The pharmacological actions of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Root are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leprotic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-tussive.
The pharmacological action of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Seed is Anti-inflammatory.
Indications
The indications of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Fruit are Cough, Gout, Kidney Disorders, Scabies, Gleet, Dysentery, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Cystitis, Calculus Affections, Uterine Disorders, Chronic Kidney Inflammation, Painful Micturition, Burning Micturition, Leprosy, Phosphaturia, Dysuria, Impotence, Ophthalmia, Aphthae, Urinary Disorders, Strangury, Anaemia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ulcerated Gums, Mouth Inflammation.
The indications of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Leaves are Mouth Troubles, Painful Gums, Inflammations, Gonorrhoea, Gleet.
The indications of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Root are Piles, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Pain, Pruritis, Skin Diseases, Lumbago, Cough, Inflammations, Leprosy, Vesicular Calculi, Burning Sensation, Strangury, Urinary Discharges, Heart Diseases.
The indications of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Seed are Debility, Hemorrhage, Mouth Inflammation, Inflammations, Bladder Stones, Urinary Troubles, Ulcers.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Tribulus terrestris Linn. are 1st order, warm and dry, Compound temperament.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Tasteless to mildly acidic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Fruit | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- FEMINISOSynergic
- IDRARI SYRUPHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Majoon Shohag SoonthHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS JIRYANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT BAZOORI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARI PAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SUPARIPAKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- VERONAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Tribulus terrestris Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ananas , Arq Dasmol, Halwa-i-Gazar Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala, Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lububal-Asrar, Ma'jun Mubahee Antaki, Ma'jun Pamba Dana, Ma'jun Sang-i-Sar-i-Mahi, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Safuf Kalan, Sherbet Bazuri, Sherbet Bazuri Mo'tadil, Sherbet Kaknaj, Sherbet Mudir Tammas, Supari Pak.
Substitutes
The substitute of Tribulus terrestris Linn. is Physalis alkekengi Linn..
The substitutes of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Fruit are Tribulus terrestris Linn. (Leaves), Tribulus terrestris Linn. (Root).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Tribulus terrestris Linn. are Chlorogenin, Dioscin, Diosgenin, Gitogenin, Gracillin, Harman, Harmine, Kaempferol, Nitrate, Resins, Tannin, Terrestroside F.
The active constituents of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Fruit are Harman, Harmine.
The active constituents of Tribulus terrestris Linn.'s Seed are Essential Oil, Fixed Oil [3.5%], Nitrates, Resins, Saponins.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Tribulus terrestris Linn. are Clarified Butter, Gulqand (Rose Petals+Sugar Conserve), Milk, Prunus amygdalus Batsch., Sesamum indicum Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tribulus terrestris Linn.. (work in progress)