● What is Tribulus Terrestris Extract ?
Tribulus terrestris extract is derived from the dried mature fruit of Tribulus terrestris L., a plant of the Tribulus family, also known as “white tribulus” or “goat’s head”. The plant is an annual herb with a flat and spreading stem and sharp thorns on the surface of the fruit. It is widely distributed in the Mediterranean, Asia and arid areas of the Americas around the world. It is mainly produced in Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi and other provinces in China. Traditional Chinese medicine uses its fruit as medicine. It is pungent, bitter and slightly warm in nature. It belongs to the liver meridian and is mainly used to treat headaches, dizziness, chest and flank pain, and urticaria itching. Modern technology extracts active ingredients through supercritical CO₂ extraction, bio-enzymatic hydrolysis and other technologies to make brown powder or liquid. The purity of saponins can reach 20%-90%, meeting the high standards of medicine and health products.
The core active ingredients of Tribulus terrestris extract include:
1. Steroidal Saponins:
Protodioscin: accounting for 20%-40%, it is a key ingredient for regulating sexual function and cardiovascular activity.
Spirosterol saponins and furostanol saponins: 12 types in total, with a total content of 1.47%-90%, which dominate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
2. Flavonoids:
Kaempferol and its derivatives (such as kaempferol-3-rutinoside) have a free radical scavenging efficiency that is 4 times that of vitamin E.
3. Alkaloids And Trace Elements:
Harman, harmine and potassium salts synergistically regulate nerve and diuretic functions.
● What Are The Benefits Of Tribulus Terrestris Extract ?
1. Cardiovascular Protection And Anti-Atherosclerosis
Tribusponin (Tribulus terrestris saponin preparation) can dilate coronary arteries, enhance myocardial contractility, and slow heart rate. Rabbit experiments showed that a daily dose of 10 mg/kg for 60 consecutive days significantly reduced blood cholesterol and inhibited arterial lipid deposition. Clinically used in Xinnao Shutong Capsules, the effectiveness of relieving angina pectoris of coronary heart disease is over 85%.
2. Sexual Function Regulation And Reproductive Health
Saponins in the tribulus terrestris extract stimulate the hypothalamus to release gonadotropin-releasing factor and increase testosterone levels. In animal experiments, Tribestan preparations significantly increased sperm formation in male rats and shortened the estrus cycle in female rats; human trials showed that a dose of 250 mg/day can improve sexual desire disorders.
3. Anti-Aging And Immune Enhancement
Delaying d-galactose-induced aging: Mouse models showed that saponins increased spleen weight by 30%, reduced blood sugar by 25%, and reduced senile pigment deposition. By regulating adrenal cortex function, it enhances the ability to resist high temperature, cold and hypoxia stress.
4. Antibacterial And Metabolic Regulation
Inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli; alkaloid components can antagonize acetylcholine, regulate intestinal smooth muscle movement, and relieve edema and ascites.
● What Are The Applications Of Tribulus Terrestris Extract ?
1. Medicine And Health Products
Cardiovascular drugs: such as Xinnao Shutong capsules, used for the prevention and treatment of ischemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases1.
Sexual health products: Many international brands Tribustan and Vitanone focus on natural testosterone enhancement, with an annual demand growth rate of 12% in the European and American markets.
Anti-aging oral agents: compound preparations regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, suitable for people with metabolic syndrome.
2. Cosmetics And Personal Care
Anti-inflammatory soothing essence: add 0.5%-2% extract to reduce ultraviolet erythema and melanin deposition.
Scalp care solution: flavonoids inhibit Malassezia and improve seborrheic dermatitis.
3. Animal Husbandry And Aquaculture
Feed additives: enhance livestock and poultry immunity and reduce piglet diarrhea rate; adding 4% extract to carp feed, the weight gain rate reaches 155.1%, and the feed conversion rate is optimized to 1.1.
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Post time: Jun-06-2025
