Tribulus Maximus: Pain in the digestive tract? Mottled skin? Poor sexual performance? For such tribulations, try Tribulus.
Tribulus terrestris is an herb also known as Puncture Vine or Caltrop. This plant is appreciated in large parts of the world
for its medicinal properties. The fruit has traditional use in India, China, and Turkey as a diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
or aphrodisiac; for treating hypertension, liver and kidney diseases; for infertility, impotence, urinary infections, and
incontinence; for diabetes, respiratory infections, uterine disorders, bladderstones, hemorrhoids, and colic pains. Scientific
support exists for some of these uses, including:
- Heart disease — the herb improves coronary circulation;
- Bladderstones, intestinal spasms, and colic pains;
- Vitiligo — T. terrestris stimulates melanocyte proliferation;
- Erectile dysfunction — the herb contains protodioscin, a pro-erectile compound;
- Low sperm counts and infertility.
Tribulus is also a popular testosterone booster and athletic performance enhancer.
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