A novel furostanol saponin from Tribulus terrestris of Bulgarian origin

In Vitro and in Vivo Antifungal Activities of the Eight Steroid Saponins from Tribulus terrestris L. with Potent Activity against Fluconazole-Resistant Fungal

“…11,16) Earlier studies showed that T. terrestris L. contained flavanoids, steroid saponins, alkaloids and polysaccharides. [17][18][19][20][21][22] In our previous studies, we isolated from T. terrestris L. eight steroid saponins, TTS-8, TTS-9, TTS-10, TTS-11, TTS-12, TTS-13, TTS-14 and TTS-15.…”

A Study onTribulus TerrestrisL. Anatomy and Ecological Adaptation

“…it has been known as a valuable medicinal plant for a long time. the plant is used directly as a herb or as a main component for production of a number of medicines and food supplements (1,7,8). the high and consistent use of Tribulus terrestris by the pharmaceutical industry has led to a production demand and fostered the need for its semi-cultivation.…”

Effect of Seasonal and Geographical Changes on Nutritional Yield of Fruits of Tribulus Terrestris Linn.

“…A substantial number of pharmaceutical formulations and food supplements from Tribulus terrestris fruits are on marketing world-wide. Tribulus terrestris also incorporated in several dietary supplements declared to possess a biostimulating action 10 . Tribulus terrestris formulations are on sale in United States of America as food supplements with the assertion of a natural stimulating response on motor activity, restorative tonic for vigor and muscle tone.…”