Tribulus Terrestris Extract

What’s Tribulus Terrestris Extract？

Tribulus terrestris extract is a product extracted from the fruit or whole plant of Tribulus terrestis L. as raw material. The main physiologically active components in the extract are saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids. The general specification of tribulus terrestris extract is tribulus terrestris saponin 45%, 95%, 99%.

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Effects of Tribulus terrestris extract

1. Sexual potency

The test of its effect on sperm formation through the method of quantification of mouse cells shows that it can effectively increase the number of spermatogonia, spermatocytes and spermatids in mice, and the concentration of sertoli cells involved in sperm formation is also increased closed. Sperm viability tests showed that the sperm inactivation time of animals in the drug group was 67 % longer than that of the control group, and that it had different degrees of efficacy on the lack of libido and delayed response of the animals. In healthy human subjects, Tribulus terrestris extract has been shown to increase LH and testosterone levels in men, and FSH concentrations in women.

2. Effects on cardiovascular system and central nervous system

In the study of blood pressure changes in anaesthetized cats, it was found that Tribulus terrestris extract had no substantial effect on intramuscular blood pressure, but had a significant reduction in intraperitoneal blood pressure; it also enhanced cardiac contractility, slowed heart rate, improved phlegm symptoms, improved blood rheology, reduced platelet aggregation and lowered blood lipids, and had therapeutic potential for delaying end-organ damage in hypertensive patients. Neuropharmacological tests have shown that Tribulus terrestris extract stimulates external excitation of the bones and enhances their recovery. At the same time it has a moderate inhibition of convulsions, reduces their sustained reflex action and alleviates gait disorders.

3. Promoting muscle strength

Tribulus terrestris extract used as a replacement can enhance protein synthesis and maintain nitrogen balance, beneficial to athletes’ muscle growth and body strength, and can quickly reduce muscle tension, so that it can be restored. It is possible that its muscle-strengthening effects are achieved by stimulating the central nervous system. Currently tribulus terrestris extract has been used in the United States bodybuilding industry, and in the United States weightlifting team, the United States professional blue team N B A in the use. As a hormone-free substance, tribulus terrestris extract can be used as an important supplement for bodybuilders and other athletes.

4. Reduction of bile ducts

Several research institutes belonging to the Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Society have shown through pharmacological and clinical studies on tribulus terrestris extract that it can reduce the level of cholesterol, prevent the increase of blood cholesterol and inhibit the decrease of lecithin-cholesterol ratio. Tribulus terrestris extract also has the effect of preventing lipid deposition in the arteries, myocardium and liver, and has no effect on the vegetative nervous system.

5. Other pharmacological effects

Tribulus terrestris extract can reduce the V C content in the adrenal gland of rats, making it a good potential for use in anti-aging. Tribulus terrestris also has a mild diuretic effect, which makes it effective in patients suffering from oedema. Tribulus terrestris extract can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, showing a certain anti-inflammatory effect. With the deep research on the pharmacological effects of Tribulus terrestris, Envy Cai this ancient Chinese medicine will play a greater role in modern medicine.