Know Your Herb: Tribulus Terrestris ๐ฟ
Published on December 20, 2024 โข 8 min read
Tribulus Terrestris (Gokshura)
Traditional Ayurvedic Herb
Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Gokshura in Ayurveda, is a small flowering plant that has been treasured in traditional medicine systems for centuries. This remarkable herb contains a complex array of bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic properties.
Active Medicinal Ingredients
Primary Active Compound
The most significant bioactive compound responsible for many of Tribulus's therapeutic effects.
Latent Active Ingredients
๐งช Alkaloids
Tribulusterine, Perlolyrine, Harmane, Harmaline, and Terrestriamide
๐ธ Flavonoids
Quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, hesperetin, and their glycosides
๐ Phenolic Compounds
Chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, ferulic acid, vanillin, and hydroxybenzoic acid
๐งฌ Phytosterols
ฮฒ-sitosterol and stigmasterol
โ๏ธ Other Steroidal Saponins
Protogracillin, dioscin, tribestin, prototribestin, terrestroside F, tigogenin, neotigogenin, gitogenin, hecogenin, diosgenin, chlorogenin, ruscogenin, sarsasapogenin, and various terrestrinins and parvispinosides
Health Benefits & Mechanisms
| Benefit | Mechanism/Pathway | Key Compounds |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ Aphrodisiac/Libido-enhancing | Increased nitric oxide (NO) production; modulation of androgen receptors | Protodioscin, alkaloids |
| ๐ช Testosterone boosting (disputed) | Possible stimulation of luteinizing hormone (LH); DHEA modulation | Protodioscin, saponins |
| ๐ก๏ธ Antioxidant | Free radical scavenging; lipid peroxidation inhibition | Flavonoids, phenolic acids |
| ๐ฅ Anti-inflammatory | Inhibition of COX-2, TNF-ฮฑ, IL-6 and other inflammatory mediators | Saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids |
| ๐ฆ Antimicrobial | Disruption of microbial membranes and inhibition of microbial enzymes | Alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides |
| ๐ง Diuretic | Increased glomerular filtration and reduced sodium reabsorption | Potassium salts, nitrates, saponins |
| โค๏ธ Cardioprotective | Antioxidant effect on myocardium; modulation of lipid profile and vasodilation | Saponins, flavonoids, tannins |
| ๐ชจ Anti-urolithic | Inhibition of stone-forming substances like oxalates and urates | Diosgenin, flavonoids |
Farm to Shelf Quality Control
Our Tribulus terrestris undergoes complete quality control from farm to shelf, ensuring optimal potency and purity of all active compounds. Each batch is tested for protodioscin content and other key bioactive markers.
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