Tribulus terrestris: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tribulus terrestris means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Tribulus terrestris (one of the ten Daśamūla) is used in the treatment of elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda), according the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The drugs, treatments enumerated in connection with diseases of horses may also be employed in the diseases of elephants. But the dosage is four times of that of a horse. In Garuḍapurāṇa a kaṣāya known as Rogasāmaka-kaṣāya mentioned for treating the diseases of elephants. It is made up of the following pacifying drugs:—[...] Daśamūla (roots of ten plants viz. Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Premna integrifolia, Gmelina arborea, Stereospermum suaveolens, Solanum xanthocarpum, Solanum indicum, Uraria lagopodioides, Desmodium gangeticum, and Tribulus terrestris) [...].
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Tribulus terrestris L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Tribulus lanuginosus L., Tribulus maximus L. var. roseus Kuntze, Tribulus terrestris Muhl., Tribulus terrestris var. sericeus Andersson ex Svens., nom. illeg..
References regarding Tribulus terrestris L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1830)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· American Journal of Botany (1946)
· Kew Bulletin (1954)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1981)
· La Kromosomo
· Lagascalia (1988)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Taiwania (1994)
· Folia Geobotanica et Phytotaxonomica (1995)
· Australian Journal of Botany (1996)
· Guihaia (1996)
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+162): Gokshura, Nerunji, Gokharu, Ji li, Gokantaka, Trikantaka, Gokhuru, Neggilu, Shvadamshtra, Dashamula, Svadukantaka, Ikshugandha, Kshura, Hasak, Tzu, Bethugokhru, Shokolo, Naggali, Rankdubbeltjie, Sirunirungil.
Relevant text
Search found 24 books and stories containing Tribulus terrestris; (plurals include: Tribulus terrestrises). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A comprehensive overview of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) < [Vol. 4 No. 06 (2019)]
In Vitro Anti-microbial effect of various extracts of Ġokṣura (Tribulus... < [Vol. 7 No. 9 (2022)]
Clinical Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Addyzoa Tablet in Male... < [Vol. 9 No. 6 (2024)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluation of pharmacological activity and uses of tribulus terrestris < [2023: Volume 12, October issue 17]
Traditional medicinal plants of high value < [2020: Volume 9, October issue 12]
Phytochemical and pharmacological activities of tribulus terrestris l. < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF ROOT AND FRUIT OF GOKSHURA (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) < [2017, Issue X, october,]
A LITERARY REVIEW OF GOKSHURA (Tribulus terrestris Linn) < [2018, Issue VII, July]
Experimental study of haritakyadi kwath in pittaja mutra-krichha (uti in pregnancy) < [2023, Issue 08. August]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Potential Use of Medicinal Plant Gokhru: A Review < [Volume 8, Issue 2: April–June (2022)]
Mutravirechaniya mahakashaya as a solution towards urinary disorders –... < [Volume 6, Issue 3: July–September (2020)]
Evaluation of medicinal plants in North-East region relating to maternal and... < [Volume 3, Issue 3: July–September (2017)]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Identification of fruits of Tribulus terrestris Linn. and Pedalium murex Linn.: A pharmacognostical approach < [Volume 32 (4); 2011 (Oct-Dec)]
A comparative diuretic evaluation of fruit and root of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in albino rats < [Volume 42 (1); 2021 (Jan-Mar)]
Critical analysis of herbs acting on Mutravaha srotas < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Effects of Tribulus terrestris L. on Sport and Health Biomarkers in... < [Volume 19, Issue 15 (2022)]
6-Week Supplementation with Tribulus terrestris L. to Trained Male... < [Volume 19, Issue 23 (2022)]
Subsistence Food Production Practices < [Volume 14, Issue 10 (2017)]
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