Tribulus terrestris.  白 蒺 藜 Bái jí lí Caltrop, Cats head  Family: Zygophyllaceae
PART USED: Dry ripe fruit
Nature: Neutral, warm      FLAVOR: Bitter, pungent. CHANNELS: Liver, Lung, Bladder
FUNCTIONS
GROUP: Anticonvulsives for Endogenous Wind
1. Calm down Liver.[2] Neutralizes the Liver.[1] Sharpen vision. Disperse Wind.[2]
2. Dispels flatulence,[1] clears the Lungs and overcomes moisture, stimulates Blood circulation.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Headache, dizziness.[2]
2. Keratitis, corneal opacity, swelling of chest, itching.[2]
PATENT COMBINATIONS
PREPARATIONS: Decoction of fruit.  9-15 g.[1] 6-9 g.[2]
   
HABITAT: Found growing wild along roadsides and stream embankments.
DESCRIPTION: Annual herb. Whole plant covered by white downy hairs. Stem: creeping, multi-branching, as long as 1 m, superficially grooved. Leaves: opposite, evenly pinnate-compound, leaflets 5-7 pairs, long-oval leaflets at both ends somewhat smaller than those in central portion, apexes acute, bases varying, margins intact. Flowers: in summer, yellow in color. Schizocarp: consisting of 4-5 segments, each segments resembling a triangular hatchet, with many short and hard prickly spines, yellowish-green thick and tough covering.
References
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Research.

Phytopharmacological overview of Tribulus terrestris
Saurabh Chhatre, Tanuja Nesari, Gauresh Somani,1 Divya Kanchan, and Sadhana Sathaye1
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.
Pharmacogn Rev. 2014 Jan-Jun; 8(15): 45–51.
doi: [10.4103/0973-7847.125530]
PMCID: PMC3931200 PMID: 24600195 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Pilot Study on the Effect of Botanical Medicine (Tribulus terrestris) on Serum Testosterone Level and Erectile Function in Aging Males With Partial Androgen Deficiency (PADAM)
Mohamed Farid Roaiah, Yasser Ibrahim El Khayat, Sameh Fayek GamalEl Din & Mohamed Ahmed Abd El Salam
Abstract
This study was conducted on 30 consecutive male patients presenting to Kasr-Al Ainy Andrology outpatient clinic complaining of manifestations of partial androgen deficiency in aging males (PADAM). In this study (750 mg/day) of Tribulus terrestris in 3 divided doses, each of 250 mg, as an endogenous testosterone enhancer had been tried for a duration of 3 months and the evaluation of its effect had been monitored for each patient concerning its effect on serum testosterone (total and free) and luteinizing hormone (LH), as well as its impact on erectile function, which was evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire for those patients. Results showed a statistically significant difference in the level of testosterone (total and free) and IIEF-5, but no statistically significant difference in the level of LH before and after treatment. Also, the study showed statistically significant correlation between testosterone (total and free) and IIEF-5, but no statistically significant correlation between the level of LH and the IIEF-5 before and after treatment.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Volume 42, 2016 - Issue 4
Pages 297-301 | Accepted author version posted online: 07 Apr 2015, Published online: 13 May 2015
Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2015.1033579 tandfonline.com