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BHAKRI, Tribulus terrestris |
| Parts used: Herb or fruit |
| Constituents: Steroidal saponins, mainly fimostanol glycosides (including protodioscin and
protogracillin) and small quantities of spirostanol glycosides |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Regulator hormones
Aphrodisiac
Diuretic
Antiseptic
Adaptogen
Nervine tonic
Hypoglycaemic
Antioxidant |
Impotence, infertility, increases sperm count, spermatorrhoea, gonorrhoea, uterine disorders after
parturition, decreased libido, menopause, hot flushes
Cystitis, painful urination, kidney stones, oedema
Chronic urinary tract infections, urinary gravel and urinary calculi
To restore or build vitality (especially during convalescence or after surgery), assist
in responding to stress; improve physical performance
Possibly to regulate blood sugar and blood lipids; prevention of atherosclerosis
Lowers serum lipid peroxidation, and cholesterol |
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| Herbal extract,
40-80mL per week |
| Contraindications: None |
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