Tribulus terestris has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Indian Ayurveda for purpose mostly related to cardiovascular health, virility and urogenital health. The active ingredients include saponins, lignin amides, flavonoids, alkaloids and glycosides. It has been used in Chinese medicine as a liver tonic.
- 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 as an adaptogen.
- Improves athletic performance.
- Believed to be helpful in treating some cardiovascular conditions including angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anemia and poor circulation.
- Digestive disorders that may benefit from: constipation and flatulence.
- It is used in Chinese medicine as a liver tonic, and for food poisoning and overeating.
- Is believed to have antiseptic and diuretic properties that can reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections.
- It is also used as a treatment internally for immune disorders such as allergic skin conditions, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Promotes general vitality and male virility.
- Potently protective of organ function.
- Sexual well being
- Libido enhancing properties and supposed testosterone boosting properties.
- Increase sexual being and erectile function.
- It is know to enhance androgen receptor density in the brain, which may enhance the libido enhancing properties of androgens.