1. What is Tribulus Terrestris Extract?
MR Natural Tribulus terrestris extract is a kind of standardized herbal extract of tribulus terrestis dried fruit.
Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant in the caltrop family (Zygophyllaceae) widely distributed around the world.
2. Source of Tribulus Terrestris.
Tribulus terrestris grows near sandy land, wasteland, hillside, and residential areas. Tribulus is found in temperate regions around the world. It grows in fields, roadsides and riverside grass. Produced everywhere. The main products are Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Shanxi and Shaanxi.
Place of processing is in Shaanxi province.
3. Basic physical and chemical properties of Tribulus Terrestris extract powder
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Source | Tribulus terrestris L. |
| Part Used | Dried Fruit |
| Assay(Saponins) | UV 40%-95% |
| Appearance | Brown fine powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Tasted | Characteristic |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80mesh |
| Loss on Drying | 5% Max |
| Ash | 5% Max |
| Extract Solvent | Ethanol & Water |
| Residual Solvents | 0.05% Max. |
| Heavy Metal | 10ppm Max |
| Pb | 3ppm Max |
| As | 1ppm Max |
| Hg | 0.1ppm Max |
| Cd | 1ppm Max |
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max |
| Yeast & Mold | 100cfu/g Max |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Storage: | In cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Shelf life: | 2 years when properly stored. |
4. Production Flow Chart Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder
Raw material(Dried fruit of Tribulus terrestris L.) → Extract by solvent → concentration → extract → spray drying → crushing, mixing, packaging → product
5. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder benefits
Tribulus terrestris saponins in Tribulus terrestris extract have lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-aging and strengthening effects.
The peroxide decomposing enzyme contained therein has obvious anti-aging effects and can improve the body’s immunity.
Tribulus terrestris saponin is a non-hormonal nutritional supplement because this herb does not contain any of the three main hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone). It can naturally increase testosterone, increase strength, and improve overall athletic performance without toxic side effects.
6. Dosage of Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder
The typical dosage of tribulus terrestris saponins is 250-800mg per day.
Make sure to choose an extract containing at least 30-45% tribulus terrestris saponins.
7. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder side effects
No obvious side effects were found when using regular doses of daily dietary supplements containing Tribulus.
8. Safety of Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder
In any case, the safety of large doses of Tribulus extract still needs more research.
9. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder clinical trial
Insights into Supplements with Tribulus Terrestris used by Athletes, link: https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/hukin/41/1/article-p99.xml
Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo – controlled study, link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2008-2231-22-40
Effect of Tribulus terrestris treatment on impotence and libido Disorders, link: http://docs.andromedical.com/studies/effect_tribulus.pdf
Efficacy of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Tribulus terrestris on the Serum Glucose and Lipid Profile of Women With Diabetes Mellitus: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2156587216650775
Protodioscin from herbal plant Tribulus terrestris L improves the male sexual functions, probably via DHEA, link: http://www.scicompdf.se/tiggarnot/adimoelja_97.pdf
10. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder package & Notes for shipping
25kgs/drum, inner by double plastic bags.
N.W./G.W.: 25kgs/28kgs
Drum size: 37cm(diameter)*55cm(height)
Small order is accepted too. Such like 1kg/5kgs/10kgs.
Package for small quantity is by aluminium foil bag and carton box.
For 1-50kg, we suggest shipping by courier, such as DHL, fedex. HS code we use is 2932999099.
For 50-300kgs, we suggest shipping by air. HS code we use is 2932999099/1302199099.
For more than 300kgs, we suggest shipping by sea. HS code we use is 1302199099.
11. Q & A for Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder
Q: What does Tribulus do to the body?
A: Tribulus is used for kidney problems, including kidney stones, painful urination, a kidney disorder called Bright’s disease, and as a “water pill” (diuretic) to increase urination; for skin disorders, including eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, and scabies; for male sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction (ED), involuntary release of semen without orgasm (spermatorrhea), and to increase sexual desire; for heart and circulatory system problems, including chest pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and “tired blood” (anemia); for problems with digestion, including colic, intestinal gas (flatulence), constipation, and to expel intestinal parasitic worms; for pain and swelling (inflammation) of the tissue lining the mouth (stomatitis) and sore throat; and for cancer, especially nose tumors.
Women use tribulus to tone muscles before childbirth, to cause an abortion, and to stimulate milk flow.
Some people use tribulus for gonorrhea, liver disease (hepatitis), inflammation, joint pain (rheumatism), leprosy, coughs, headache, dizziness (vertigo), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and enhancing athletic performance. It is also used for stimulating appetite and as an astringent, tonic, and mood enhancer.
Q: How long does Tribulus take to work?
A: Tribulus terrestris is an herbal nutritional supplement that is promoted to produce large gains in strength and lean muscle mass in 5-28 days.
Q: Can I take Tribulus everyday?
A: BY MOUTH: For sexual problems that prevent satisfaction during sexual activity: 250 mg tribulus powdered extract three times daily taken after meals for 3 months has been used for women. Also, tribulus extract 7.5 mg daily for 4 weeks has been used for women. 500 mg three times daily for 3 months has been used for men.
Q: Does Tribulus increase sperm count?
A: Explanation: differences in extract and plant parts and the fact that studies included healthy males with normal testosterone. Tribulus enhances male fertility by increasing sperm count, viability, and libido; however, study results are unclear. Astragalus membranaceus: increases motility of sperm in semen.
Q: Can females take Tribulus?
A: However, Tribulus is the only drug which not only improves the sexual desire in women but also it does not have any unexpected side effects in patients.
Q: Where does Tribulus terrestris grow?
A: Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant in the caltrop family (Zygophyllaceae) widely distributed around the world. It is adapted to grow in dry climate locations in which few other plants can survive. It is native to warm temperate and tropical regions in southern Eurasia and Africa.
12. Supplements containing Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder
Ultra High Strength Tribulus Capsules – 95% Steroidal Saponins – 1300mg
NOW Sports Nutrition, Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) 1,000 mg, Double Strength, Men’s Health, 90 Tablets
Optimum Nutrition Tribulus Terrestris 625mg, Testosterone Booster Supplement, 100 Capsules
Nutricost Tribulus Terrestris Extract 750mg, 120 Capsules (2 Bottles)
Evlution Nutrition 100% Pure Tribulus Terrestris Extract – Maximum Potency 90% Steroidal Saponins, Testosterone Booster and Estrogen Blocker Support – 60 Capsules
Swanson Tribulus Terrestris Extract 500 Milligrams 60 Capsules
13. Where you can buy Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder?
You can purchase Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder from China. MR Natural is an old brand manufacturer for Tribulus Terrestris Extract in China since 2006. We supply it to Europe.
You can get FACTORY PRICE here.
For tribulus supplement, YOU can buy from online store like Amazon.
14. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Powder VS Ashwagandha extract
A study showed that Mucuna, Tribulus and Ashwagandha supplementation improves sexual function in male rats via activating Nrf2/ HO-1 pathway while inhibiting the NF-κB levels.
Moreover, Tribulus terrestris extract was found to be more bioavailable from Ashwagandha extract followed by Mucuna extract.
