Tribulus terrestris

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Tribulus terrestris L.
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Bull-head, Burr, Caltrop, Cathead, Goats-head, Maltese Cross, Mexican Sandbur, Puncture Vine, Small Caltrops, Yellow Vine
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Zygophyllaceae

  • Bull-head
  • Burr
  • Caltrop
  • Cathead
  • Goats-head
  • Maltese Cross
  • Mexican Sandbur
  • Puncture Vine
  • Small Caltrops
  • Yellow Vine
  • dreiseh ضريسة
  • el-hasak الحسك
  • qotev matzuy
  • קֹטֶב מָצוּי

Annual

  • Cultivated areas (weeds)
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

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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

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Notes

Cautions

Tribulus terrestris may contain a hepatotoxin that can cause liver damage. May also cause photosensitivity.