Tribulus terrestris and Saponins?

Contents

• Tribulus Terrestris General Information:Names and Traditional Uses.
• Tribulus Terrestris Botanical Description.
• Brief Benefits and Notes of Tribulus Terrestris.
• Tribulus and Its Famous Benefit.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Brief History and Ethnobotany.
• Scientific Research and Update.
• Some Application Explain from Experience and Theory.
• Administration and Suggestions.
• How Search engine think about Tribulus Terrestris.
• Research update of Tribulus Terrestris.
• Photo Gallery of Tribulus Terrestris.

Brief History and Ethnobotany.:

In ancient Greece and India, Tribulus Terrestris was used as a physical rejuvenation tonic. In China, it is widely used, to this day, as a component of therapy for a number of conditions affecting the liver and kidney as well as the cardiovascular and immune systems. The role of Tribulus Terrestris in Easter European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency led to two decades of formal (though secret) government-sponsored studies at the Chemical Pharmaceutical Research Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria culminating in the 1980s with a formula for improving physical and sexual performance. The most noted outcome of this research was the success of the Bulgarian weight lifting team which stunned the world in Olympic competition.

 The development of a proven formula for Tribulus Terrestris, along with the rise of a market economy in Eastern Europe, has rapidly expanded the use of this herb over the last decade. Tribulus Terrestris is now sold as a standardized pharmaceutical preparation for muscle strength and sexual potency throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

 Pharmacology:

 Tribestan is a completely natural non-hormonal herbal (phytochemical) biostimulator derived from the plant Tribulus terrestris L., Bulgaricum, which contains predominantly saponins of furostanol type, with prevailing quantity of protodioscin (not less than 45% in Tribestan). It is a natural herbal alternative to synthetic anabolic hormones without any clinically proven toxic effects. Tribestan administration leads to increased muscle mass in active sports by activating the enzyme associated with energy metabolism. At the same time it has also been reported to have the ability to stimulate some functions associated with the increase of the body's natural endogenous testosterone and lutenizing hormone (LH) levels. With the increase of the body's natural endogenous testosterone level, it can help alleviating some symptoms associated with male menopause

 The fruit and root of Tribulus (Puncture Vine or Caltrop fruit) contain pharmacologically important metabolites like phytosteroids, flavonoids, alkaloids and glycosides. These active components have a stimulating effect on the immune, sexual and reproductive systems, with improved muscle building, stamina and endurance.

 For over 20 years Tribulus terrestris has been used by Eastern European bodybuilders and other athletes as an herbal approach to enhance muscle mass and performance. Tribulus Terrestris also known under the name Parson's Nose, is gaining more and more fame around the body building circles for its testosterone boosting capibilities.

 Ethnobotany:

 Commonly used in folk medicine as diuretic and against colic pains, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in Turkey. Known as "bhakra" in Isslamabad and regarded as a tonic and aphrodisiac.

 Collecting: Collect the immature seed heads in early spring. If you wait too long, you'll be stuck (no pun intended) with a woody caltrop that resists even the toughest of coffee grinders. The pods should be formed, but the spikes still somewhat flexible. If it hurts when you pick them, you waited too long. Dry them in a jar with the lid off to allow the moisture to evaporate. Once the seed pods have been separated, dry the arial parts of the plant in bundles

 Indications: cough, dyspnea, asthma, dysuria, hematuria, urinary lithiasis, cystitis, nephritis, urinary tenesmus, hemorrhoids, parasites, cardiovascular disease, gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, spermatorrhea, impotence, menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage, frigidity, infertility, anemia, venereal diseases, diabetes, opthalmia, headache, insufficient lactation, hives (Bensky and Gamble 1993, 425; Frawley and Lad 1986, 169; Kirtikar and Basu 1993, 421; Nadkarni 1976, 1230; Varrier 1996, 311)

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• Tribulus terrestris and Saponins?

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♣ last edit date:08th,Oct.2010.