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Tribulus Terrestris: Wonder Herb With Anti
Aging Effect
Tribulus Terrestris is an herb found naturally
in many parts of the world. It is popularly called
as the “puncture Vine” because of its
fruit bears two hard, sharp spikes, which can
even puncture bicycle tires. In India and China,
for centuries, it has been an important constituent
of many medicinal preparations, prescribed for
number of ailments. The most popular use of this
herb is as a sexual enhancer in humans, both men
and women. It became popular in North America
in mid-1990 as a performance booster for sports
persons.
Basic facts about Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus Terrestris belongs to Zygophyllaceae
of plant kingdom. It has got many names owing
to its origin. In Sanskrit, it is called as Gokshura
for Ayurvedic purposes. It grows as an obnoxious
weed naturally in almost all the continents Americas,
Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and
Africa. It needs warm temperate and tropical climate
to grow.
Whole plant can be used but generally its fruit
is used for various preparations. Its taste is
astringent and sweet while its potency is cold.
The medicinal quality of Tribulus is due to active
compound called steroidal Saponins. Out of these
saponins, which are obtained from its leaf, furostanol
glycosides and spirostanol glycosides are the
most important.
Reasons for popularity of Tribulus Terrestris
This wonder herb is used from ancient times in
India and China for treatment of various ailments.
It was prescribed for some disorders of liver,
kidney, urinary, and cardiovascular disorders.
In other parts of the world too, its use as a
medicine was quite known. Like in Europe, it was
important constituent of folk medicine, while
Greeks used it for range of problems such as headache,
nervous disorders, constipation, and sexual dysfunction.
The most popular use of this herb is for enhancing
reproductive function.
Useful for Erectile Dysfunction
Infertility, erectile dysfunction and low libido
are the conditions where Tribulus is used popularly.
Some initial researches have shown that it enhances
the sexual drive and increases intracavernous
pressure and hence increase in testosterone. Besides
that sportsmen use it for improving their sports
performance. Also the people doing bodybuilding
seriously prefer to use it as it helps in increasing
muscle tissue.
Array of other benefits from Tribulus Terrestris
There have been studies in China about tribulus
and it is found that there are many medicinal
properties in this wonder herb. It has anti-microbial,
anti-tumor qualities. It helps to reduce the chances
of angina pectoris, a condition of heart. Besides
being an antioxidant, it is great at lowering
the blood levels of cholesterol and controlling
blood sugar.
Tribulus Terrestris as Anti-Aging Agent
Apart from other benefits, Tribulus terrestris
has shown effective results as anti-aging agent.
Testosterone, a hormone that is important for
our aging process
, can be restored back to our youthful levels.
It helps in warding off many ostensible signs
of aging. As one gets old, his testosterone levels
also gets reduced with time which results in many
physiological troubles related to aging such as
decreased sexual drive, loss of muscle, increased
body fat and many more.
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