The present study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of Tribulus terrestris against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Four different concentrations i.e. 15mg/ml, 20mg/ml, 25mg/ml, 30mg/ml of different extract of water and ethanol extracts of Tribulus terrestris were screened for antibacterial activity by disc diffusion method. Ofloxacin was control drug. Ethanol extract of Tribulus ter...

Introduction: Tribulus terrestris is an herbaceous, annual plant that belong to family Zygophyllaceae naturalized in the Americas and Australia. The aim of this study was to overview anti-infertility effects of Tribulus terrestris. Objective: This review article is aimed to overview anti-infertility effect of Tribulus terrestris. Methods: This review article was carried out by searching studies...

PURPOSE Recurrence and persistent side effects of present day treatment for urolithiasis restrict their use, so an alternate solution, using phytotherapy is being sought. The present study attempted to evaluate the antilithiatic properties of Tribulus terrestris commonly called as "gokhru" which is often used in ayurveda to treat various urinary diseases including urolithiasis. MATERIALS AND ...

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the wound healing activity of Tribulus Terrestris Linn. (TT) fruits in swiss albino rats. The fruit body of Tribulus Terrestris rich in tannins and phenolic content. Dried fruits of Tribulus Terrestris powder were used for ointment preparation. Healthy adult swiss albino rats (18-22)g were subjected to acute toxicity studies as per OECD guideline...

Haloperidol, an antipsychotic drug, leads to the development of a behavioural state called catalepsy, in which the animal is not able to correct an externally imposed posture. In the present study we have attempted to evaluate the anticataleptic effect of Tribulus terrestris on haloperidol-induced catalepsy in albino mice. Mice were allocated to four groups, each group containing six animals. B...

The present paper describes the effects of Tribulus terrestris, a masculinization agent, on the sex reversal of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. One-day-old hatchlings were immersed in water containing an extract of T. terrestris at a rate of 0, 3, 6, or 9 g/30 l water for 30 days. The 9 g treatment resulted in 80.42% male populations. Morphological and histological examinations of the gona...