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THE ROLE OF TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS ON MALE INFERTILITY BASED ON CLINICAL TRIALS PERSPECTIVE: A NARRATIVE REVIEW Dona, Suzana; Kintoko, Kintoko; Mochammad Saiful, Bachri
Pharmacoscript Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Pharmacoscript
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat, Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36423/pharmacoscript.v8i2.2171

Abstract

Tribulus terrestris is a widely recognized herb with potential applications in healthcare. Male factor infertility, often stemming from testicular disorders, is frequently linked to inadequate sperm quantity and quality. While botanical products, including herbal medicines, have shown both positive and negative effects on male fertility and testicular function in the literature, this narrative review specifically aimed to identify clinical trials investigating the potential benefits of Tribulus terrestris in reducing male infertility and enhancing semen and hormonal parameters. A literature review methodology was employed, utilizing Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane databases to gather full-text accessible published works from 2013 to 2022. Initially, 28 studies were identified; 24 were excluded, leaving three for full-text evaluation. Ultimately, three articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Based on the reviewed articles, Tribulus terrestris extract appears to influence the quantity and quality of spermatozoa, as well as reproductive hormone levels. Two articles reported a significant increase in sperm parameters and hormone levels. However, one article indicated no meaningful correlation between Tribulus terrestris use and an increase in testosterone levels. Further data are needed to definitively determine the efficacy of Tribulus terrestris as an infertility treatment.
Co-Authors Ananda, Aghnia Nabila Anggraeni, Linda Suci Aris Setyawan Astuti, Andarweni Atmarani, Rizki Essa aviory, koryna Ayu Shabrina Botutihe, Lisa Agustina Cahayani, Devita Mika Dani Kusuma Desmayanti, Astri Dhian Arista Istikomah Dian Aprilia, Dian Dona, Suzana Dwi Utami Epi Taufik Fajar Fajar Farid , Muhammad Ferani Mulianingsih Gunawan Gunawan Gunawan, Adhi Hadi Siswanto, Deny Hardi Astuti Witasari Hayatus Sa`adah, Hayatus Hutari, Andri Ilmia, Nisrien Indahsari, Kharisma Safitri Nur Isnaini Isnaini Jana, Padrul Khrisna Agung Cendekiawan, Khrisna Agung Kusumo, Djati Wulan Lestariningrum, Wahyu Titis Maghfirah, Yolanda Sajjida Makati, Annisa Camellia Mehta, Kunal Mochammad Saiful, Bachri Muhammad Iqbal Birsyada Muldiyana, Tya Mustofa Ahda Mutti, Annisa Aulia Nanik Sulistyani Nina Widyaningsih, Nina Nining Sugihartini Novitasari, Putri Rachma Nurkhasanah Mahfudh Nurlita, Tasya Nuryani, Eva Oktavia, Lisa Pulhehe, Hasni Rangkuti, Ahmad Faizal Ranti, Imaniar Restu Ayu Mumpuni, Restu Ayu Ridho, Anisa Rifka Rifki Febriansah Rohma, Siti Rohmah, Lely Arbiati Nur Rukaya, Benazir Evita Safira, Rizka Santoso, Blegoh Iwan Sapto Yuliani Saputri, Ginanjar Zukhruf Septian Aji Permana Setiyawati, Fitri Indah Siswanto, Deni Hadi Siswanto, Deny Hadi Siswanto, Eka Sri Wulandari Suhendra Suhendra Sulistyani , Nanik Sunanti, Titis Supomo Supomo Suryaningsih, Andri Susetyawati, MM Endang Susetyawati, MM. Endang Susetyowati, MM Endang Tri Puspita Yuliana Urmatul Waznah Utami, Febri Wahyuni, Dina Warniasih, Kristina Widyaningrum, Rachmawati Wuryandari, Tutik Wuryandari, Tutik Yanti, Asti Afrida Yuli Nurullaili Efendi, Yuli Nurullaili Yulianto Yulianto Yuni Suprapto, Yuni