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Zygophyllaceae
- Bull-head
- Burr
- Caltrop
- Cathead
- Goats-head
- Maltese Cross
- Mexican Sandbur
- Puncture Vine
- Small Caltrops
- Yellow Vine
- qotev matzuy
- קֹטֶב מָצוּי
- dreiseh ضريسة
- el-hasak الحسك
Annual
- Cultivated areas (weeds)
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Tribulus terrestris L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Cook fruit & aerial parts in water in a pot & sit on it. |
Aerial parts, Fruit | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Tribulus terrestris may contain a hepatotoxin that can cause liver damage. May also cause photosensitivity.
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
