Tribulus extract 80% | Tribulus terrestris

Properties: What makes a particular plant considered a weed? And we do not mean THAT weed. We mean an herb that is usually not cultivated and unnecessary. One thing is the resistance to external factors and high yielding – the ability to reproduce efficiently. But first of all, the fact that it is not exploitable. However, don’t we give this ugly label to the plants too easily? Tribulus terrestris is a perfect example of the “weed” that is not as useless as first imagined. And its usage may sometimes bring surprising results. 

Tribulus terrestris is extremely resistant and can grow on almost every soil (including desert sand). It was probably one of the reasons why the medics from the Middle East, India and even China recommended consuming this plant to strengthen the body. Nowadays, we have discovered some of the mechanisms by which Tribulus actually affects the human body and literally helps it to adapt to various conditions. Tribulus has the most broad spectrum of action on the cardiovascular system. First of all, it helps to lower blood pressure and the level of cholesterol. Nobody can deny the fact that these days benefits like that are highly desired. What is more, a slight analgesic effect of Tribulus supplementation and its ability to increase the level of testosterone improve the general condition of the body, especially endurance. 

Libido (both in men and women) is inextricably linked to the testosterone level. It is not difficult to imagine that by increasing the activity of this hormone we can effectively improve men’s sexual performance and additionally we can increase sensations and the need to get close for both interested sides. During clinical trials it has been proven that the intake of Tribulus extract improves women’s satisfaction from sex, in fact regardless of who is taking it – a woman or her partner. At that very moment one would like to shout: “Be like a weed: resistant, strong and fertile!”. And Tribulus will help you with that.

Occurrence: Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant from the family Zygophyllaceae. It has characteristic yellow flowers and small, green fruits that consist of five seeds (so-called burrs) that resemble a star and are covered with sharp spikes. Tribulus can grow on every soil, although it likes dry and warm areas, preferably wild and uninhabited. It naturally occurs in different areas of the world: Far East Asia (India, China, Vietnam), South-East Europe, Iran, Turkey and in South Africa. 

In the Traditional Persian Medicine (Unami) tribulus is recognized as an aphrodisiac, sedative and a diuretic. Men have used the properties of Tribulus centuries ago to improve sexual functions. In Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine Tribulus has been used as a compound that has a strengthening effect. According to TCM, it streamlines the flow of Qi energy, alleviates skin symptoms and cleanses eyes. According to Ayurveda, it adds vitality and revitalizes the body.

Biochemistry: Tribulus owes its properties mainly to steroid saponins such as: tribulosin, tribuloid, herman, hermina. Chemically, they belong to the group of plant glycosides that have surface-active properties. Besides them, in this plant we can find: flavonoids (astragalin, kaempferol, rutin, quercetin), phytosterols (campesterol, daucosterol, stigmasterol), phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid) and amino acids (glutamic and aspartic acid). What is more, this plant is the source of vitamin C and minerals.

Fun fact: Tribulus terrestris owes its Latin name to spiny seeds because they resemble a mace – a heavy club with a spiked metal head. Tribulus was actually used as a weapon. South African tribes used its extremely hard and spiky seed because they easily pierced the skin of the feet or even the thin shoes. Tribulus seeds were collected, soaked in the poison and then spread across the way of an incoming enemy.