In this study, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to analyze the protodioscin content in Tribulus terrestris samples. They were separated by C18 column, gradient with 0.1 % phosphoric acid solution and acetonitrile as mobile phase flow rate of 0.5 mL/min, column temperature 45 °C, detection wavelength 203 nm. The results showed that has a good linear correlation (r>0.999)...

The fruit of the plant Tribulus terrestris is well known as a traditional Chinese medicine with a myriad of reported uses. Herbal medicine preparations are becoming available for many uses including body building and for stimulating spermatogenesis and libido. In addition, the whole live plant causes significant sheep losses in certain regions of Australia when conditions for growth are favoure...