Abstract
Tribulus terrestris (Linn) of Zygophyllaceae family commonly known as Goksura is used in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is distributed through out tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. Commonly it is known as Caltrops, Puncture vine. The Fruits of Goksura are considered as Diuretic, Aphrodisiac; used in Urolithiasis, Sexual dysfunctions and Infertility. As the powder is not palatable, its form has been converted in to granules form and attempts were made to evaluate its physico chemical profile. Pharmacognostically authenticated Tribulus terrestris was used for the preparation of granules and it was analyzed through qualitative and quantitative analysis of Physico - chemical parameters. Fingerprints of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and High-Performance Thin Layer chromatography study (HPTLC) were also developed.
Highlights
Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae) is a procumbent annual or perennial herb with many spreading slender branches, the immature portions covered in a fine silky hair.(6) It is commonly known as Caltrops, Puncture vine and it is distributed through out tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. (7)
Materials & methods: Plant Material: The dried fruits of Tribulus terrestris were collected from the Pharmacy, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Physico-chemical parameters: The granules were evaluated for physico chemical parameters like Total Ash Value, loss on drying, pH value, Sugar estimation (Total sugar, Reducing Sugar, Non Reducing Sugar), Acid soluble and watersoluble extractive values
Summary
In the description of ShodasakalaChikitsa (1) (Sixteen Pre-requisite Qualities), Ayurvedic classics have given special importance to the Physician’s ability to understand the rationale behind the utility of natural components in modifying the disease conditions and in reestablishing the equilibrium of Doshas (Humour), Dhatus (Tissues) and Mala’s (Waste Products) or in other words, maintaining the Health.Acharya Charaka, explained Goksura under Madhuraskandha dravya(2) (Group of drugs possessing sweet taste), Mutravirechana gana (Group of drugs with Diuretic properties), Svayathuhara gana (Group of drugs with Anti inflammatory properties) and Anuvasanopaga gana(3) (Group of drugs used in preparation of unctuous enema), where as Acharya Susruta included this drug under Vidarigandhadi gana, Virataruvadi gana(4) (Group of drug commencing from Vidarigandha and Virataruvadi), and Kantak panchamula(5)(Group of five thorny drugs whose roots are used).Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae) is a procumbent annual or perennial herb with many spreading slender branches, the immature portions covered in a fine silky hair.(6) It is commonly known as Caltrops, Puncture vine and it is distributed through out tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. (7). Chikitsa (1) (Sixteen Pre-requisite Qualities), Ayurvedic classics have given special importance to the Physician’s ability to understand the rationale behind the utility of natural components in modifying the disease conditions and in reestablishing the equilibrium of Doshas (Humour), Dhatus (Tissues) and Mala’s (Waste Products) or in other words, maintaining the Health. Acharya Charaka, explained Goksura under Madhuraskandha dravya(2) (Group of drugs possessing sweet taste), Mutravirechana gana (Group of drugs with Diuretic properties), Svayathuhara gana (Group of drugs with Anti inflammatory properties) and Anuvasanopaga gana(3) (Group of drugs used in preparation of unctuous enema), where as Acharya Susruta included this drug under Vidarigandhadi gana, Virataruvadi gana(4) (Group of drug commencing from Vidarigandha and Virataruvadi), and Kantak panchamula(5).
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