Abstract

EVALUATION OF PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND USES OF TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS

J. P. Shanmadi* and S. Sivasurya

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Abstract

It is a Mediterranean plant belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae, also known as puncture vein. It has been used mostly in India and Pakistan. Its parts such as root, leaf and fruits are commonly used by the people for the medicinal purpose. From the past many years it has been used by body builders, athletes and for other health problems like circulatory conditions, heart and issues in sexual conditions. It used for the treatment of angina, eczema, renal and vesicle calculi, eye problem and edema.

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