Tribulus Terrestris (40% Saponins)

History:

Tribulus Terrestris is an annual (or perennial), trailing vine that grows predominantly in India and Africa, but may also be found in other tropical areas of the Americas, Asia, Australia and Mediterranian regions, thriving in sandy soil at higher altitudes. It has been called a weedy species and can even survive in desert climates and poor soil. In some states in the United States, it is considered an invasive species. Tribulus is a flowering, taprooted, herbaceous perennial that also grows as a summer annual in colder climates. The leaves are pinnate with small leaflets, and the flowers bear five lemon-yellow petals. A week after each flower blooms, it is followed by a fruit that easily breaks into nutlets, which are hard and bear two spines that are sharp enough to puncture bicycle tires and to cause considerable pain to bare feet. The herb's botanical genus and species name,Tribulus terrestris, is derived from Latin, meaning "thistle of the earth," referring to the spiked seed case that can injure feet, also explaining one of the plant's common names, "Puncture Vine." Tribulus Terrestris also originally described a  "Caltrop," which was an ancient spiky weapon. It has been used in herbal therapy for five thousand years in India, and is still widely used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for healthy sexual and urinary tract support. In the folk practices of many areas, such as India, China and Turkey, Tribulus Terrestris has been used for healthy libido, kidney, cardiovascular and abdominal support. Some of the constituents in Tribulus Terrestris include natural steroidal saponins (the active principles), sterol, ligninamides, acids (ascorbic acid, aspartic, glutamic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic, tannic, stearic), astragalin, ß-sitosterol, calcium, campesterol, campherol, caucosterol, diosgin, diosgenin, ruscogenin, fat, essential oil, fibers, iron, nitrate, oxalate, phosphorus, potassium, proteins, flavonoids, rutin, quercetin, resin, stigmasterol, unsaturated fatty acids, glycosides and alkaloids.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Tribulus Terrestris Herbal Supplement is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women. No significant adverse effects have been reported from supplementation with Tribulus Terrestris; however, some users report an upset stomach, which can usually be counteracted by taking it with food.

Capsule Information:
Our Tribulus Terrestris (40% Saponins) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700mgs.

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