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Tribulus terrestris
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| CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION |
The fruit
contains 5% of a semidrying oil, peroxidase, traces of glycoside resin, proteins and
inorganic matter1. Steroidal saponins mainly furostanol
glycosides have been isolated2. Large quantities of potassium
and nitrates are present too6. |
| PHARMACOLOGY |
The
effects of T. terrestris alcoholic extract have been studied; the alkaloids seem
responsible for a slight increase in blood pressure, and increase in renal perfusion3.
The litholytic action of the fruit is attributed to the aspartic and glutamic acid content4.
The aphrodisiac and fertility potentiating action of the plant has been studied5.
The furoctanol biglycosides have been active in stimulating spermatogenesis and sertoli
cell activity in rats. Oral application of the saponin terrestrioside-F in male rats
increased libido and sexual responses. In female rats, this compound potentiated estrus
and increased fertility6. |
| THERAPEUTIC
USES |
The plant
has significant diuretic action. It is commonly prescribed in urolithiasis, crystalluria,
aging and non specific impotence. |
| REFERENCES |
- Chopra, R.N. : Indigenous
Drugs of India. Academic Publishers, Calcutta(1982)
- Tomova, M. et al: Proc. 1st
conf. Chem. Biotechnol. Biol. Act. Nat. Prod.3: 299(1981), Chem, Abstr. 97: 156678v(1982).
- Kirtikar, K.R. and B.D.,
Basu: Indian Medicinal Plants Bishen Singh, Mahendrapal Singh, Dheradun (1985)
- Vasi, L.G. and V.P.
Kalinatha : Comp. Physiol. E-col. 7:68(1982) Chem. Abstr. 97: 178781v(1982)
- Pramodkumar et al: Jour.sci.
res. Plants Med. 1:9 (1980)
- Selected Medicinal Plants of
India, CHEMEXCIL, Mumbai (1982)
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| SPECIFICATIONS TRIBULUS
TERRESTRIS EXTRACT
General
Information:
| Type of extract |
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Dry powder |
| Plant parts used |
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Fruit |
| Source |
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Wild crafted |
| Shelf life |
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24 months unopened |
| Storage |
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Keep in a cool, dry
place protected from moisture and heat |
| Active ingredient |
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Saponins |
| Method of analysis |
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HPTLC/Gravimetry |
Analytical
Specifications :
| Description |
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Brown powder, Hygroscopic |
| Organoleptic characters |
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Bitter in taste with characteristic odour |
| Loss on drying |
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Not more than 5% W/W |
| Lead |
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Not more than 10 PPM |
| Arsenic |
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Not more than 2 PPM |
| Heavy metals |
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Not more than 20 PPM |
| Assay |
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Saponins content on dry basis by
HPTLC/Gravimetry |
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Not less than 20% W/W |
| Microbiological profile |
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| Total bacterial count |
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Not more than 3000 CFU/gm |
| Yeasts and moulds |
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Not more than 100 CFU/gm |
| E.coli |
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Absent |
| S.aureus |
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Absent |
| Salmonella typhi |
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Absent |
| Pseudomonas aeruginose |
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Absent |
| * Tribulus terrestris extract is also
available with>40% w/w Saponins |
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