Doktor axborotnomasi 2025, №4 (121)
Maqola mavzusi
THE ROLE OF TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALE SEXUAL DISORDERS (91-97)
Mualliflar
R. Gafarov, P. Shukla
Muassasa
Samarkand state medical university, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Annotatsiya
This non-systematic literature review comprehensively summarises the phytotherapeutic potential of Tribulus terrestris in the management of erectile dysfunction (ED) and male sexual disorders. Review integrates evidence from pharmacological, experimental and clinical studies to elucidate the mechanisms of action, bioactive composition and therapeutic relevance of Tribulus terrestris in the context of ED and disorders of male sexuality.
Kalit so'zlar
Tribulus terrestris, erectile dysfunction, testosterone, steroidal saponins.
Adabiyotlar
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