What is a tribulus terrestris and its functions

Tribulusterrestris（Tribulus terrestris L.）is also known as White Tribulus terrestris, etc. For tribulus terrestris, Tribulus terrestris annual herbs; Stems recumbent, even pinnate compound leaves; Leaflets opposite; Rectangular or oblique short round, axillary flowers, pedicels shorter than leaves, flowers yellow;  Sepals persistent; Flowering from May to August, fruiting from June to September.

Grow in sandy land, wasteland, hillside, residential area near. It's found in temperate zones all over the world. Grows in fields, roadside and riverside grass.

Pharmacological effects 

1. Anti-aging and strong effects of Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris saponins can enhance the activity of natural killer cells, which can be used to prevent and cure the immune function decline in the elderly.

2. Sexual strength of tribulus terrestris

Progenitor diosgenin, a single component saponin from tribulus terrestris, boosts libido and sexual performance.

3. Effects of Tribulus terrestris on cardiovascular system 

The total saponins of Tribulus terrestris have protective effects on hypoxia reoxygenation and ischemia reperfusion myocardium, and are associated with increasing endogenous antioxidant capacity and decreasing lipid oxidation.

4. The effect of tribulus terrestris on cerebral blood vessels 

It can improve the cerebral circulation and protect the ischemic brain tissue by increasing the blood supply to the ischemic site, which may be due to the inhibitory effect of tribulus terrestris saponin on phosphodiesterase.