Tribulus terrestris

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zygophyllales, eventually placing it in the family Zygophyllaceae. Within this hierarchy, the medicinal species is identified under the genus Tribulus.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented in countries such as Austria and Germany. It can also be found extending through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia and Hungary. Furthermore, the species reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Baleares. This widespread occurrence highlights the adaptability of the species across different European climates.

Chemicals

Tribulus terrestris has 66 reported phytochemicals identified across 93 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, flavonoids, diosgenin, quercetin, flavonoid.

Total chemicals

66

Scientific sources

93

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Tribulus terrestris has 24 reported activities identified across 52 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Analgesic.

Total activities

24

Scientific sources

52

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Tribulus terrestris has 64 reported medicinal uses identified across 82 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension, antioxidant, erectile dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, blood pressure.

Total uses

64

Scientific sources

82

Most Reported Uses