The efficacy and effects of Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris is distributed all over China. It is the fruit of the Tribulus terrestris plant of the Tribulaceae family. It has the effects of soothing the liver and clearing the eyes, dispersing blood, etc. It is commonly used for symptoms such as headache and dizziness, chest and flank pain, breast closure and abscess, red eyes and cataracts, rashes and itching.

Delaying aging

The content of total saponins in Tribulus terrestris is not high, but it has a strong anti-aging effect, which is very similar to ginsenosides. In addition, Tribulus terrestris also contains superoxide dismutase, which has strong antioxidant properties. Its use can have the effects of beauty and anti-aging.

Adjusting growth hormone

The ginsenoside component in Tribulus terrestris fruit also has a certain effect on regulating the body's endocrine system. The principle is to regulate the adrenal glands, promote the metabolism of adrenal growth hormone, and then promote the metabolism of estrogen. Therefore, Tribulus terrestris has the effect of regulating women's endocrine system.

Brain cleansing

Tribulus total saponins can also act on the heart and blood vessels. Tribulus ginsenosides have an inhibitory effect on phosphodiesterase, can relax coronary arteries, strengthen the heart, and have a certain improvement effect on cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

Improve sexual desire

The total saponins of Tribulus terrestris include a kind of proto-Dioscorea ginsenoside. This compound can directly act on the nerves, which can enhance men's sexual desire and sexual function, and is especially suitable for use in middle-aged and elderly people.

Good for urination

The water extract of Tribulus terrestris also has a certain diuretic effect, and the effect is significantly faster. It is especially suitable for patients with ascites, which can slowly promote drainage and improve symptoms.

Nutritional Information

Tribulus terrestris fruit contains triterpenoids, triterpenoid 3-glucoside, triterpenoid 3-rutinoside, triterpenoid glycoside, peroxidase, and the nuts also contain 3.5% fat oil and a small amount of volatile oil, pulp, resin, potassium salt, a small amount of flavonoids, etc. The main pharmacological component is its triterpenoids.

1. Tribulus total saponins: The content of Tribulus total saponins in Tribulus is not high, but it has a strong anti-aging effect, which is very similar to ginsenosides. In addition, Tribulus also contains superoxide dismutase and has strong antioxidant properties. These substances are the key reason why Tribulus has an anti-aging effect.

2. Protodioscin: Protodioscin can directly act on the nerves and improve men’s sexual desire and sexual function.