COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT EFFICACY OF BIOACTIVE ISOLATED FROM TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS: IN VITRO EVIDENCES

Tribulus terrestris is an angiosperm weed that grow attach to the ground, It utilized in Ayurveda as an aphrodisiac and other reproductive ailments. Different solvent extractions of Tribulus plant parts have been shown to possess significant biological activities. Though, fruits are traditionally used in the herbal preparations for treatment. Also leaves, stems and roots have been reported to contain pivotal bioactives and therapeutic efficiency. Hence, here we set out the presence of bioactive and their in vitro antioxidant efficacy in a comparative evaluation among different part like stem, root, leaves and fruits. A variety of approaches were employed to determine the anti-oxidative potential for the extraction. Results and data presented in this work showing that fruits of Tribulus terrestris plant possess strong antioxidant activity in comparison to other parts which can give focus in using in herbal preparation treatment and medication.