Tribulus terrestris (Latin Name: Tribulus terrestris L.) is a flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World in southern Europe, southern Asia, throughout Africa, and in northern Australia. Tribulus terrestris can thrive even in desert climates and poor soil.Like many weedy species, this plant has many common names.
Tribulus Terrestris is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and simple axils; Pedicel short; Sepals 5, persistent; Petals 5, Stamen 10, disk base, base of the scaly glands fruit is composed of 5 fruit petals, each petal with a pair of long and short thorns; Back with short bristles and tuberculous protruding in August - September fruit from green to yellow and white, most of the mature, cut the whole plant, sun for a few days, threshing, and then sun dry distribution around, north common; Found in temperate regions.
Tribulus terrestris is a herb from Ayurveda that is mostly recommended for male health including virility and vitality, and specifically more catered towards cardiovascular and urogenital health. It is a common supplement for its libido enhancing properties and supposed testosterone boosting properties.
On the sexual side of things, tribulus does appear to be a relatively reliable and potent libido enhancer in rats and the lone human study assessing this has confirmed an increase in sexual well being and erectile function. While it is not exactly known how tribulus works, it is known to enhance androgen receptor density in the brain (muscle tissue not confirmed) which may enhance the libido enhancing properties of androgens.
A specific component, tribulosin, appears to be quite potently cardioprotective and is effective in the 1-10nM range. It has not yet been tested in living creatures, but remains a very promising option.
In animal research, the fruits of tribulus appears to protect the organs (mostly liver and kidneys) from oxidative damages at reasonably low dosages and also exert anti-stress effects; confirming the status of tribulus terrestris as an Adaptogen.
In China, Tribulus is a known remedy for kidney problems, skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis), erectile dysfunction (ED), lack of sexual desire, heart and circulatory system diseases, problems with digestion and is used for enhancing athletic performance. It is said to relive gonorrhea, liver disease (hepatitis), inflammation, joint pain (rheumatism), leprosy, coughs, headache, dizziness (vertigo) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
The Fuction of Tribulus terrestris extract
Tribulus terrestris saponins in the extract of Tribulus terrestris has the effect of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipid, anti-arteriosclerosis, anti-aging and strengthening.It contains peroxidase, has obvious anti-aging effect, can improve the body immunity.Tribulus saponins are non-hormonal supplements because this herb does not contain any of the three main hormones (estrogen, progesterone and ).It naturally increases, increases strength and strength, and improves overall athletic performance without toxic side effects.
The Application of Tribulus terrestris extract
1, Functional beverages, sports drinks, soft drinks, fruit juice drinks. For liquid and solid beverage.
2, Applied in health product & pharmaceutical field as a Dietary supplements (health food): tablets, capsules, granules.
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