Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris
Family:Tribulus terrestris; Abortifacient; Alterative; Anthelmintic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Demulcent; Diuretic; Galactogogue; Infertility; Pectoral.
Common name:Caltrop
The seed is abortifacient alterative anthelmintic aphrodisiac astringent carminative demulcent diuretic emmenagogue galactogogue pectoral and tonic. It stimulates blood circulation. A decoction is used in treating impotency in males nocturnal emissions gonorrhoea and incontinence of urine. It has also proved effective in treating painful urination gout and kidney diseases. The plant has shown anticancer activity. The flowers are used in the treatment of leprosy. The stems are used in the treatment of scabious skin diseases and psoriasis. The dried and concocted fruits are used in the treatment of congestion gas headache liver ophthalmia and stomatitis.

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