title: Phytopharmacological overview of 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Saurabh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chhatre
authors.affiliation: Department of Dravyaguana, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda, Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Tanuja
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nesari
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Gauresh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Somani
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kanchan
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Sadhana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sathaye
keywords: Pharmacology; saponin; tribulus terrestris