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Tribulus terrestris extract
Plant Extract

Tribulus terrestris extract

Tribulus terrestris extract is an active component derived from the fruits or whole plant of Tribulus terrestris​(Zygophyllaceae family), primarily containing saponins (e.g., protodioscin)and flavonoids. Known as a "natural sexual tonic" in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, its hormone-modulating, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties have garnered significant modern research interest, particularly in sports nutrition and reproductive health.

Product Name: Tribulus terrestris extract

Appearance: Brown to yellow powder or granular

Standard Packing: 25kg/drum

Solubility: Dissolve in water and ethanol

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    Tribulus terrestris extract

    Basic information

    Product Name: Tribulus terrestris extract

    Appearance: Brown to yellow powder or granular

    Standard Packing: 25kg/drum

    Solubility: Dissolve in water and ethanol

    Source & Botanical Characteristics:
    ● Scientific Name:Tribulus terrestris L.
    ● Aliases: Puncture vine, Gokshura (distinct from Astragalus complanatus)
    ● Medicinal Parts: Mature fruits (highest saponin content when harvested in autumn)
    ● Distribution: Temperate regions worldwide; common in arid areas of North/Northwest China

    ● Key Identification Features:
    Pinnate opposite leaves, yellow five-petaled flowers
    Fruit with five spiny mericarps and prominent protrusions
    Standard: CP2020,JP,Customer Made

    Core Active Components

    1. Characteristic Compounds​

    ​Category​

    ​Representative Compounds​

    ​Content Range​

    ​Biological Activity​

    ​Steroidal Saponins​

    Gitonin

    1.5-3.5%

    Testosterone stimulation (LH secretion)

    Protodioscin

    0.8-2.2%

    Erectile function (NO-cGMP pathway)

    ​Flavonoids​

    Kaempferol

    0.3-1.2%

    Antioxidant (ROS scavenging)

    Quercetin

    0.2-0.8%

    Anti-inflammatory (NF-κB inhibition)

    ​Alkaloids​

    Harmane

    0.05-0.3%

    Neuroprotection (MAO-B inhibition)

    2. Synergistic Effects:

    ● Protodioscin + Zinc: 2× testosterone synthesis efficiency

    ● Kaempferol + Vitamin E: 50% enhanced anti-lipid peroxidation

    Product Advantages

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    High Purity

    Advanced extraction ensures: Andrographis extract  content for maximum efficacy.
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    100% Natural

    No artificial additives, non-GMO, safe for long-term use.
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    Compliant with standards

    The pesticide residue, Heavy metals and PAHs etc of products meet up with EU standard.
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    Stable supplying

    We can treat raw materials with capacity of 5000tons per year.
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    Quality ensured

    We test each batch with assay, loss on drying, total ash, heavy metals, bacterium and provide report from third party.
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     Versatile Applications

    Suitable for supplements, skincare, and functional foods.

    Application Fields Green max

    1. Pharmaceutical Sector:
    ● Men's Health: Combined with Tongkat Ali (improves oligospermia)
    ● Cardiology: Adjuvant for coronary disease (improves microcirculation)

    2. Functional Foods:
    ● Sports Nutrition: With maca (↑30% muscle synthesis rate)
    ● Anti-Fatigue Drinks: Plus ginsenosides (↑40% exercise endurance)

    3. Cosmetics:
    ● Hair Serums: 0.5% tribulus saponins (2× hair growth phase extension)
    ● Anti-Wrinkle Creams: MMP-1 inhibition (↓60% collagen loss)

    Tribulus terrestris

    Future R&D Directions​

    1. Structural Modification:
    ● Acetylated protodioscin (improves oral bioavailability)

    2. Delivery Systems:
    ● Nanostructured lipid carriers (5× transdermal absorption)

    3. New Indications:
    ● Depression: Preclinical shows 45% ↑ in 5-HT levels

    Safety Profile​

    1. Toxicology:
    ● Subchronic Toxicity: No abnormalities in rats at 1 g/kg/day for 90 days
    ● Reproductive Toxicity: NOAEL=300 mg/kg in rabbits

    2. Contraindications:
    ● Contraindicated in prostate cancer (androgen receptor stimulation)
    ● Monitor PT with anticoagulants (mild antiplatelet effect)

    Usage Guidelines​

    1. Recommended Dosage​​

    ​Purpose​

    Daily Dose

    Duration

    Synergistic Combinations

    Testosterone Boost

    750-1000 mg

    8-12 weeks

    Zinc 30mg + Vitamin B6 50mg

    Exercise Recovery

    500 mg

    Pre/post workout

    BCAA 5g

    Female Sexual Dysfunction

    300 mg

    3 months continuous

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    2. Precautions:

    ● Morning administration (aligns with circadian rhythm)

    ● Avoid with 5α-reductase inhibitors

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