Intraspecific Variability of Biologically Active Compounds of Different Populations of<i>Tribulus Terrestris</i>in Thracian Floristic Region

Ivanova, Alexandra; Lazarova, Irına; Mechkarova, Pepa; Semerdjieva, Ivanka; Evstatieva, L.

doi:10.5504/bbeq.2011.0041

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“…Content, especially in terms of detectable saponins, varies with growth conditions and ecotype [20,28] in addition to extraction methods. At least one commercial product of Bulgarian origin has indicated protodioscin and prototribestin as main components [1,18], but the analysis of literature suggests that the characterization of the extract content does not take into account the intraspecific variability [50].…”

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“…The supernatant was lyophilized for 15 min. The extract was dissolved in 50% aqueous acetonitrile [20]. Prior injection, all samples were filtered through a 0.45μm membrane.…”

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“…The extracts are rich of cinammic acid amides, lignanamides (tribulusamides A and B), alkaloids, flavonoids like rutin, quercetin and kaempferol, as well as steroidal saponins in many different forms: prototribestin, dioscin, protodioscin [19,20] furostanol [21], spirostanol, sitosterol glucoside [22], terrestrosins A-E, desgalactotigonin, gitonin, tigogenin, gitogenin, beta-Sitosterol, spirosta-3,5-diene, stigmasterol, hecogenin, neohecogenin, ruscogenin [5,23,24] tribulosaponin B, metilprotodiostsin, terres-trozin H, prototribestin, gracillin [25]. Content, especially in terms of detectable saponins, varies with growth conditions and ecotype [20,[26][27][28] in addition to extraction methods.…”

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Quality and Efficacy of Tribulus terrestris as an Ingredient for Dermatological Formulations

Sansebastiano¹,

Benedictis²,

Carati³

et al. 2013

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Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) is an annual plant commonly known as Puncture vine. It is dramatically gaining interest as a rich source of saponins. T. terrestris is a promising ingredient for many industries and recent patents on dermatological applications support the use of this plant for cosmetics and hygiene. Nonetheless problems arise in the selection of the material to be used. The extracts of different origins may differ substantially. Natural speciation processes normally influence 'variations' in wild-crafted medicinal plants. The genus Tribulus is emblematic. Taxonomic status of T. terrestris is complicated by the wide geographical distribution leading to high levels of genetic polymorphism. Being aware of such variability we selected 3 commercial Tribulus extracts and compared their biological effect on Candida albicans with the effect produced by an extract from local plants (South of Apulia, Italy). One of the commercial extracts with the best anti-candida performance was used to substitute triclosan in a detergent formulation and it proved to improve the product performance in the control of potentially pathogenic skin flora such as C. albicans.

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“…The supernatant was lyophilized for 15 min. The extract was dissolved in 50% aqueous acetonitrile [20]. Prior injection, all samples were filtered through a 0.45μm membrane.…”

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Quality and Efficacy of Tribulus terrestris as an Ingredient for Dermatological Formulations

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Carati³

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“…15 Leaves had the highest steroid saponin content, followed by fruits and stems. 15 For the Bulgarian samples, the saponin accumulation was highest in the flowering stage, and 38 Astragalin (kaempferol-3-glucoside) Aboveground part Saleh et al 93 Flavonols; kaempferol; quercetin; isorhamnetin; 3-gentiobiosides Whole plants Zafar and Nasa 44 Kaempferol; quercetin Fruits, stem Louveaux et al 94 18 83 Rutin Fruits/leaves (1:1) Ivanova et al 84 Rutin Rutin Fruits/leaves (1:1) Lazarova et al 85 Rutin Fruits/leaves (1:1) Navanath et al 97 Phenolics; flavonoids Fruits Noori et al 98 Chrysin; flavone C and C-/O-glycosides; flavonoid sulfates; aglycones in addition to flavone C and C-/O-glycosides…”

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“…Some studies examined the quantitative variability in the plant's basic saponins: PD, PT, dioscin, and the flavonoid glucoside rutin. [83][84][85]105 These active components are specific for the saponin profile of the Bulgarian populations of TT. 83 It was established that the quantity of PD, PT, dioscin, and rutin increases in TT populations of southern Bulgaria, contrary to the populations of northern Bulgaria.…”

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Chemical Constituents, Biological Properties, and Uses of Tribulus terrestris: A Review

Semerdjieva

Zheljazkov

2019

Natural Product Communications

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Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) (puncturevine) is a common weed that grows in many countries worldwide and in some places is considered as a noxious weed. The plant has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicines and is now considered as one of the most popular aphrodisiacs. It is known for its healing properties for sexual difficulties, impotence, and human and animal hormonal imbalance. It is also used as a sexual booster. Because of the plant’s active substances that can be used for curing sexual and other disorders, interest in it is increasing, and it is currently one of the most studied medicinal plants. The products and preparations manufactured from the aboveground plant parts are especially popular among athletes and people with health issues and diseases such as hormonal imbalance, sexual problems, heart problems, and various kidney and skin diseases. The aim of this review is a comprehensive and critical assessment of the scientific publications involving TT, with special reference to its chemical constituents and biological properties that may facilitate current understanding and future studies of this fascinating plant species. The objectives of this review were (1) to find knowledge gaps, (2) to discuss critically relevant publications and issues with materials and methods that may be prerequisites for contradictory results, and (3) to identify research and development areas. It was found that some of the studies on TT extracts as aphrodisiacs are controversial. A significant number of research publications claim that TT extracts and nutritional supplements containing TT improve muscle tone, have a common biostimulating effect, and improve spermogenesis. However, there are a growing number of publications that dispute these claims, as there are no empirical data on commonly accepted mechanisms of action. The main biologically active substances in TT are steroidal saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and lignan amides, the most studied being the steroidal saponins. Multiyear data on the metabolic profile of the species are generally lacking. There are a variety of methods used for extracting plant material, differences in methodologies and saponin analyses, and scientific instruments that were used. Lack of common standards could be a reason for differences in the pharmacological activity and composition of the TT preparations. Development of standard procedures and methods for collection of plant material and analyses are recommended. Selection and breeding efforts and agronomic studies of promising clones of TT would need to be conducted in order to develop TT as a new crop. This will provide consistency of supply and quality of the feedstock for the pharmaceutical industry and could provide a new cash crop for growers.

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Study of binary mixtures of Tribulus terrestris extract and Quillaja bark saponin as oil‐in‐water nanoemulsion emulsifiers

Schreiner,

Santamaria‐Echart,

Peres

et al. 2023

J Surfact & Detergents

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Several industrial fields use emulsifiers in their products, with the ones of natural origin gaining increasing relevance. Identifying and using diversified sources for their extraction is a pertinent topic regarding sustainability principles, biodiversity preservation, or cost rationalization. This is the case of Quillaja bark saponin (QS), for which saponin‐rich extracts, for example, Tribulus terrestris (TT), are being highlighted as viable alternatives, even though constraints like performance are still on the table. In this context, an experimental design using binary emulsifier mixtures of TT with pure QS was carried out by changing their composition (50–90%wt. TT), content (1.5–4.5%wt.), and high‐pressure homogenization conditions (5–15 cycles). The emulsions were characterized by zeta potential, morphology, droplet size, and stability (expressed as the number of days without creaming formation). Moreover, the cream index for 30 days was determined to indicate the destabilization extent. The zeta potential showed stable emulsions (values below −41 mV); even still, creaming formed for samples using a low emulsifier and high TT contents. The emulsions' mean droplet diameter (D [3, 2]) was between 78 and 921 nm, with smaller sizes agreeing with higher stability. The statistical analysis indicated an optimum composition range comprising an emulsifier content between 3.9 and 4.5%wt. and TT content between 50 and 56%wt. to reach stable products. Overall, TT can provide an effective solution when combined with QS, decreasing the dependence on Quillaja bark.

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Intraspecific Variability of Biologically Active Compounds of Different Populations ofTribulus Terrestrisin Thracian Floristic Region

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Quality and Efficacy of Tribulus terrestris as an Ingredient for Dermatological Formulations

Quality and Efficacy of Tribulus terrestris as an Ingredient for Dermatological Formulations

Chemical Constituents, Biological Properties, and Uses of Tribulus terrestris: A Review

Study of binary mixtures of Tribulus terrestris extract and Quillaja bark saponin as oil‐in‐water nanoemulsion emulsifiers

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