What are the effects and functions of Tribulus terrestris?

Tribulus terrestris is the seed of a plant. It can usually be collected in early winter and then dried in the sun. After drying, the impurities on the outside are removed and then dried again for medicinal use. It can also be eaten when cooking. Tribulus terrestris has many benefits to the human body. It has a health-care effect on the human liver, is good for the eyes, nourishes the kidneys and improves eyesight, and is very helpful for men with kidney deficiency. What are the effects and functions of Tribulus terrestris? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. What is Tribulus terrestris?

Tribulus terrestris is the mature seed of the plant Astragalus membranaceus. It is usually collected in late autumn and early winter, dried, and the seeds are beaten. After the impurities are removed and dried, it can be used as medicine. The surface of Tribulus terrestris is smooth and is brown-green or gray-brown. The edge of Tribulus terrestris is generally slightly concave with a round hilum. The texture of Tribulus terrestris is hard and not easy to break. Tribulus terrestris has no odor, its taste is relatively light, and it has a bean flavor when chewed. Tribulus terrestris is also called Astragalus seed, Tong Tribulus terrestris, Astragalus membranaceus, Xiahuangcao, Tribulus terrestris, Astragalus terrestris seed, and Tribulus terrestris. Tribulus terrestris has many medicinal effects in traditional Chinese medicine. It can be taken internally, boiled into an ointment, or made into pills. Tribulus terrestris is suitable for a wide range of people, but it is not suitable for people with yin deficiency, hyperactivity of fire, damp-heat, spermatorrhea, etc.

2. What are the effects of Tribulus terrestris?

1. Tribulus terrestris has a good protective effect on people's liver and eyes. It is mostly used raw to nourish the liver and improve eyesight, and is mostly fried to nourish the kidney, consolidate essence and reduce urination.

2. If male friends have kidney deficiency and low back pain, they can use it with Cuscuta australis, Eucommia ulmoides, Dipsacus asper, etc. to enhance the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the waist and relieving pain.

3. Astragalus membranaceus is very suitable for people with liver and kidney deficiency, dizziness, blurred vision, and unclear vision. It can be taken alone as a powder; it can also be used in combination with Cnidium monnieri seed and Atractylodes macrocephala seed; if the patient has blurred vision, it should be used together with Acorus calamus and Night-shining Sand to improve eyesight and remove cataracts.

3. How to eat Tribulus terrestris - Tribulus terrestris and dodder turtle soup

Ingredients: 1000 grams of soft-shelled turtle, 30 grams of Cuscuta australis, 30 grams of Tribulus terrestris, 5 grams of ginger, and 3 grams of salt.

Detailed steps for making Tribulus terrestris and dodder turtle soup:

1. Wash Astragalus membranaceus and Cuscuta australis, drain and set aside.

2. Cut the turtle meat into large pieces.

3. Pour vegetable oil into the pot and heat it over high heat. Add ginger slices first, then pour in the turtle meat cubes. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, then add a little cold water, simmer for another 5 minutes and serve in a casserole.

4. Put the orchid and dodder seeds into gauze, tie the bag tightly, put it into a casserole, add appropriate amount of cold water, boil it over high heat, then simmer it over low heat for 60 minutes.

5. Add fine salt and simmer for another 30 minutes.