Treat body wind itching, dryness and obstinacy; Treating eye diseases, the obstacle is unknown; Treat chest obstruction, distension and tightness in diaphragm or pain; Treat systemic edema; Treat the hernia of Ben dolphin; Treat acute lumbar pain; Treating qi swelling and pain can't cure breast swelling, or breast rock is swollen and painful. It is found that Tribulus terrestris has the functions of regulating blood lipid, regulating the content of trace elements in the body, resisting bacteria and relieving pain, and protecting retinal nerve cells.
Drug source: This product is the fruit of Tribulus terrestris of Tribulus family. When the fruit is ripe in autumn, cut the whole plant, dry it in the sun, lay the fruit and remove impurities.
pharmacological action
1, anti-aging and strengthening effects of tribulus terrestris
Saponins of tribulus terrestris can enhance the activity of natural killer cells in the body and can be used to prevent and treat the decline of immune function in the elderly.
2. The sexual strength of Tribulus terrestris.
Protodioscin, a single component saponin extracted from Tribulus terrestris, can enhance sexual desire and improve sexual ability.
3. Effects of Tribulus terrestris on cardiovascular system.
The total saponins of tribulus terrestris have protective effects on hypoxia-reoxygenation and ischemia-reperfusion myocardium, and are related to improving the endogenous antioxidant capacity of the body and reducing the degree of lipid oxidation.
4. The effect of tribulus terrestris on cerebral blood vessels
It can increase the blood supply of cerebral ischemia site, improve cerebral circulation and protect ischemic brain tissue. Tribulus terrestris saponin has inhibitory effect on phosphodiesterase.
5. Effects of Tribulus terrestris on nervous system
Tribulus terrestris saponins can reduce the apoptosis of cortical neurons induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation, which may be related to its inhibition of intracellular calcium overload.
6. Anti-cancer effect of tribulus terrestris.
In the study, it was also found that the total saponins of tribulus terrestris in the alcohol extract could significantly inhibit the proliferation of human breast myeloid cells.
7. Diuretic effect of tribulus terrestris
The water extract of tribulus terrestris fruit has a slight diuretic effect, which is effective for patients with ascites and edema in clinic.
8. The hypoglycemic effect of tribulus terrestris.
Tribulus terrestris decoction can significantly reduce the glucose tolerance of alloxan diabetes and normal mice.
Reference to the above contents: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tribulus terrestris (Chinese medicine), Baidu Encyclopedia-Tribulus terrestris