Tribulus terrestris root effects and functions

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Tribulus terrestris root. Let’s take a look below.

[Source] It is the root of Tribulus terrestris, a plant of the Tribulus family.

[Chemical composition] The roots and leaves contain saponins, the aglycones include diosgenin, diosgenin, nerigenin and roscogenin. The leaves still contain kaempferol and various kaempferol glycosides. The whole plant contains halman and halol. The above-ground parts collected during the fruiting period also contain rutin.

[Functions and indications] "Ruizhutang Experience Prescription": "To treat toothache: grind the root of Tribulus terrestris into powder and wipe it with the powder every day."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

The above describes some ways to eat Tribulus terrestris root. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.