Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Devil's Thorn is a plant belonging to family Zygophyllaceae. It is distributed in temperate and tropical regions such as Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. It grows abundantly in dry deciduous forests, wastelands and road sides.
Morphology: They are prostrate herbs with opposite leaves. Leaflets are in 4-5 pairs, each leaflet has a length of 1.5 cm. Flowers are golden yellow, with 5 petals, 10 stamens, 5 stigmas and 5 lobed ovary. Fruit has spines.
Constituents: Spirostanol, furostanol and saponins.
Uses:
1. Tribulus is used to increase athletic performance, body building etc.
2. They are used to puncture the tyres of bicycles, hence called 'puncture wines'.
3. It is used for kidney problems such as kidney stones.
4. Used as 'diuretic pill' to increase urine production.
5. Used for skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and scabies.
6. For heart and circulatory issues such as high cholesterol.
7. It is used for digestive issues such as flatulence, constipation and intestinal worms.
8. Used for nose tumor and stomatitis (inflammation of mouth).
9. A powerful male sexual stimulant acting as 'herbal Viagra" and improving sperm quality.
10. Female sexual health, to reduce issues with menopause such as hot flushes, depression, negative thinking and emotional stress.
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