Tribulus terrestris L. (Family Zygophyllaceae), commonly known as Small Caltrops or Chhota Gokhru, growing wildly
in sandy areas is known for its medicinal uses in traditional medicine system. The fruit, leaves, stem and root of the plant are
used medicinally. T. terrestris possessed many pharmacological attributes such as nephroprotective, aphrodisiac, antiinflammatory, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. These marvellous bioactivities of the T. terrestris can be
attributed to the presence of a wide range of phytochemicals including flavonoids, flavonol glycosides, steroidal saponins, and
alkaloids.
