O Tribulus terrestris (TT) é uma planta originária da Índia, conhecida como Abrolo ou “Videira-de-punctura”. São muitas as incertezas relacionadas aos efeitos do TT na potência física de atleta, nos níveis testosterona e afrodisíaco. Há poucos relatos efeito no sistema cardiovascular, contudo citam que pode existir correlação negativa entre consumo atividade enzima conversora angiotensina. Nest...

People, especially those living in rural environments and who have recently been dissatisfied with traditional medicine, use medicinal plants for their therapeutic effects. In this study, ethanol, ethyl acetate methanol extracts of Tribulus terrestris L. plant, which is used by local people as one these Kars province (Turkey), were obtained ultrasound assisted extraction method. The cytotoxic e...

Herbal and nutritional supplements are more and more popular in the western population. One of them is an extract of an exotic plant, named Tribulus terrestris (TT). TT is a component of several supplements that are available over-the-counter and widely recommended, generally as enhancers of human vitality. TT is touted as a testosterone booster and remedy for impaired erectile function; theref...

Ethnopharmacological Relevance In this study, we investigated the effects of Tribulus terrestris fruit (Leguminosae, Tribuli Fructus, TF) extract on oxazolone-induced atopic dermatitis in mice. Materials and Methods TF extract was prepared with 30% ethanol as solvent. The 1% TF extract with or without 0.1% HC was applied to the back skin daily for 24 days. Results 1% TF extract with 0.1% HC...