Tribulus terrestris is a perennial trailing plant, grows wild all over India. It has been used widely in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for the treatment of various urinary disorders including urolithiasis. It is effective against oxalate and stone formation in urine. The Greeks used Tribulus terrestris as a diuretic. In China and Vietnam it has been used as a styptic, in the treatment of post-partum haemorrhage, epistaxis and gastro intestinal bleeding. It is a South African remedy for inflammation and arthritis.

Tribulus terrestris extract is prepared by crystallising the alcohol extract of the whole plant. The extract contains alkaloids, saponins, resins and nitrates and is popularly used as a sports nutritient in USA. The extract of the plant is recognized as a diuretic and apbrodisiac. It has anti-oxidant and hypolipedemic activities . Tribulus terrestris extract was effectively using for nonspecific impotence and aging . All the Pharmacological properties of Tribulus terrestris is clinically proved.