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Tribulus terrestris
[Product Specifications]: 45%, 60%, and 90% total saponins extracted from Tribulus terrestris
Ci Ci Ci Ci, a traditional Chinese medicine name. The fruit of Tribulus terrestris L. and T. cistoides L., both belonging to the genus Tribulus in the family Cirsiumaceae. It has the effects of calming the liver and latent yang, soothing the liver and relieving depression, dispelling wind and improving vision, dispelling wind and itching, and dispersing nodules and blood stasis. Mainly used to treat dizziness, restlessness, insomnia, and dreams caused by liver yang hyperactivity; Chest and rib pain caused by liver qi stagnation, and blocked milk flow, can be treated with this product alone or in combination with other lactation drugs; Wind and heat attack, eyes are red and obstructed; Rubella itching, vitiligo; Accumulation, scrofula, milk rock, etc.
1. Introduction
In the highly competitive realm of natural health and biotechnology, Shaanxi Zhonghongtou Technology Co., Ltd. has emerged as a true pioneer. Specializing in the extraction and application of bioactive compounds, our company is dedicated to bringing the most innovative and effective plant-based solutions to the global market. Among our star products is Tribulus terrestris Extract, which has garnered significant attention for its remarkable properties and potential health benefits.
2. Company Advantages
Academic Collaborations: We have joined forces with 5 top-tier universities to establish joint laboratories. This collaborative effort allows us to tap into the latest research trends and scientific breakthroughs, ensuring our products are at the forefront of innovation.
Patent Portfolio: With over 20 patented technologies under our belt, we have developed unique extraction and purification methods that set us apart from competitors. Our proprietary processes enable us to produce high-quality extracts with enhanced bioactivity.
Advanced Equipment: Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with international leading-edge detection systems, such as high-performance liquid chromatography and superconducting nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers. This equipment empowers us to maintain a purity standard that exceeds the industry average by 20%, guaranteeing the highest quality end products.
Global Reach: Our extensive global network spans more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We pride ourselves on providing customized raw material solutions for multinational pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, catering to their specific needs.
3. Tribulus terrestris Extract Overview
Source: Derived from the Tribulus terrestris plant, a small shrub native to warm temperate and tropical regions. We source our raw materials from carefully selected regions known for their rich biodiversity and optimal growing conditions, ensuring the highest potency.
Chemical Properties: Comprises a complex mixture of steroidal saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and polysaccharides. These bioactive compounds work synergistically to confer its unique physiological effects.
Description: Presented as a fine, light brown powder with a characteristic earthy aroma. Our advanced extraction techniques ensure a high concentration of active ingredients, making it a potent addition to various formulations.
4. Health Benefits
Hormonal Balance: For men, it may help support healthy testosterone levels, potentially enhancing libido, muscle strength, and overall vitality. In women, it can assist in regulating hormonal fluctuations during menopause, alleviating symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.
Cardiovascular Support: Some studies suggest that it can contribute to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels and improving lipid profiles, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Sports Performance Enhancement: Athletes may benefit from increased endurance and faster recovery times, as it aids in optimizing energy metabolism and reducing muscle fatigue.
Urinary Tract Health: It has been traditionally used to promote urinary tract function and may help prevent urinary tract infections.
5. Usage Guidelines
Dosage: Recommended daily dosage ranges from 250 - 750 mg (capsules/powder). However, individual requirements may vary depending on specific health goals and body conditions. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Form: Available in convenient capsules, tablets, or water-soluble powder forms, allowing for easy incorporation into daily routines.
Administration: Take with meals to enhance absorption. Avoid in case of known allergies to the plant. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as those taking certain medications, should consult a doctor before use.
6. Product Specifications
| project |
standard |
method |
|---|---|---|
| appearance |
Lightyellowtobrownishyellowpowder |
Visualinspection |
| character |
Finepowder,nolumps,novisibleforeignobjectstothenakedeye |
Visualinspection |
| Tasteandodor |
Consistentwiththepreviouslyprovidedsample,withoutanyodor |
Nosesniffing,mouthtasting |
| Particlesize(mesh) |
95%passthrough80meshsieve |
GeneralPrinciplesofPartFouroftheChinesePharmacopoeia2020Edition |
| Totalsaponins,g/100g |
45%/60%/90% |
UV |
| Moisture,g/100g |
≦5.0 |
GB5009.3FirstMethod |
| Ashcontent,g/100g |
≦5.0 |
GB5009.4FirstMethod |
| Totalarsenic(calculatedasAs),mg/kg |
≦2.0 |
GB5009.11SecondLaw |
| Lead(calculatedasPb),mg/kg |
≦1.0 |
GB5009.12FirstMethod |
| Totalcolonycount,CFU/g |
n=5，c=2，m=1000CFU/g，M=50000CFU/g |
GB4789.2 |
| Mold,CFU/g |
＜50 |
GB4789.15 |
| Staphylococcusaureus,CFU/g |
n=5，c=1，m=100CFU/g，M=900CFU/g |
GB4789.10 |
| Coliformbacteria,CFU/g |
n=5，c=2，m=10CFU/g，M=100CFU/g |
GB4789.3SecondMethod |
| Salmonella,CFU/g | n=5，c=0，m=0 | GB4789.4 |
| Parameter | Standard | Testing Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown powder | Visual inspection |
| Steroidal Saponins Content | ≥10% (HPLC-verified) | HPLC-MS/MS |
| Heavy Metals | ≤0.5 ppm (Pb, As, Cd) | ICP-MS |
| Pesticide Residues | ≤0.1 ppm total | GC-MS |
| Moisture | ≤5% | Karl Fischer Titration |
7. Production Process
Sourcing: Premium Tribulus terrestris plants are carefully harvested from sustainable farms.
Extraction: Utilize a combination of ethanol/water extraction under controlled temperature and pressure conditions to maximize the extraction of bioactive compounds.
Purification: Employ chromatography and membrane filtration techniques to remove impurities and isolate the desired active components.
Drying: Employ spray-drying or freeze-drying methods to preserve the bioactivity and stability of the extract, resulting in a high-quality powder.
8. Applications
Health Supplements: A key ingredient in testosterone boosters, energy supplements, and women's health formulas.
Pharmaceuticals: Potential use in drugs targeting hormonal disorders and cardiovascular conditions.
Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into pre-workout and recovery products to enhance athletic performance.
9. Quality Assurance
Certifications: Hold ISO 9001, GMP, and other relevant industry certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality and compliance.
Testing: Rigorous in-house and third-party testing is conducted at every stage of production to ensure purity, potency, and safety.
10. Packaging & Logistics
Options: Flexible packaging options include 1 kg foil bags, 25 kg drums, or custom OEM packaging to meet diverse customer needs.
Shipping: Leverage global air/sea freight services with temperature-controlled solutions to guarantee product integrity during transit. Free samples are available upon request.
11. Customer Support
Samples: Customers can request free samples to evaluate the quality and efficacy of our extract.
Technical Data: Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and batch reports to support product transparency.
Contact: For bulk orders or partnership inquiries, please email us at [liaodaohai@gmail.com].
12. FAQ
Q: Is Tribulus terrestris Extract safe for long-term use?
A: When taken within the recommended dosage range, it is generally considered safe. However, long-term use should be monitored by a healthcare professional.
Q: Can it interact with medications?
A: It may interact with hormonal medications, blood pressure drugs, and anticoagulants. Always disclose supplement use to your doctor.
13. References
[1] Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (20XX). "Pharmacological Properties of Tribulus terrestris: A Comprehensive Review."
[2] International Journal of Sports Nutrition. (20XX). "The Impact of Tribulus terrestris on Athletic Performance."
[3] Journal of Phytochemistry. (20XX). "Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Tribulus terrestris Extracts."
14. Conclusion
Tribulus terrestris Extract from Shaanxi Zhonghongtou Technology Co., Ltd. offers a natural, science-backed solution for various health and performance needs. By leveraging our advanced technology, global expertise, and commitment to quality, we provide a premium product that is trusted by industries worldwide.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider before use.
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Annual creeping herb with many branches and soft hairs throughout the plant. Feathered compound leaves alternate or grow opposite to each other; 5-7 pairs of small leaves, oblong in shape, 6-15mm in length and 2-5mm in width, often skewed at the base, with supporting lobes. Flowers grow only in the axils of leaves; Sepals 5; Petals 5, yellow, fall early; Stamens 10, 5 long and 5 short; Ovary superior, 5-chambered, stigma 5-lobed. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruit is from August to September.
Tribulus terrestris is an annual or biennial creeping herbaceous plant, covered in dense gray white silk like long soft hairs or white hard hairs throughout the plant. The stem is light brown, branching from the roots, lying flat on the ground in a creeping or slightly sloping manner, covered with slightly curled silk like long soft or hard hairs, soft and strong, about 10-60 centimeters long, and can reach up to 1 meter long. Born in fields, roadsides, and riverbank grasslands. Produced in all regions. Mainly produced in Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi.
chemical composition
Tribulus terrestris contains steroidal saponins, including diosgenin, roscurogenin, haikesapogenin, jituosapogenin, etc. It also contains saponins such as Tribulus terrestris, kaempferol-3-rutinoside, astragaloside, and berberine.
Pharmacological&Toxicological Effects
Tribulus terrestris has a slightly warm nature and a spicy and bitter taste. The Compendium of Materia Medica: Prickling thistle, dispelling wind and air, and treating hydration syndrome. Its nature promotes quick and easy circulation, it can transport energy and dispel stagnation in the liver and spleen. Taking it frequently and for a long time has the effect of removing stagnation. This species is a toxic plant included in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. Its toxicity is that it is toxic to the whole plant. Horse eating tender stems can cause poisoning, and sheep eating it can cause swelling of the head and ears, similar to the symptoms caused by the secondary photosensitive toxin hypericin. It is called "head yellow spot disease" or commonly known as "big head disease". Plants contain toxic amounts of potassium nitrite, which can cause suffocation, while water extracts have a mild antihypertensive effect; Alcohol extract has an excitatory respiratory effect on anesthetized dogs. The LD50 of intraperitoneal injection in rats is 56.4mg/kg, and symptoms include restlessness, hair erection, tremors, etc., followed by deep inhibition and death. Sting fruit can cause mechanical damage. Oral administration of white thistle powder resulted in a fishy red fever like rash.
Identification of medication
1. Tribulus terrestris, stir fried Tribulus terrestris, and salt Tribulus terrestris: Tribulus terrestris is used to calm the liver and dispel phoenixes, and is used for headaches and dizziness; Stir fried thistle is good at promoting blood circulation and dispelling wind, and is used for redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes; Salt thistle can not only calm the liver and relieve depression, but also nourish the kidneys and improve vision. It is used for liver yang hyperactivity and dizziness in the head.
2. Ci Ci Ci Ci and Sha Yuan Zi: Ci Ci Ci Ci is bitter and pungent, with a slightly warm nature. It enters the liver meridian and is long for calming the liver and soothing the liver. It is necessary to use medicine to dispel wind and improve vision; Shayuanzi is sweet and warm, mainly entering the liver and kidney meridians. It is good at nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, and is treated with medicine for tonifying the kidneys and improving vision. Mainly used for relieving bitterness and diarrhea, it is good at breaking knots, reducing lactation, dispelling wind and itching; Shayuanzi is sweet and nourishing, good at stopping nocturnal emissions and drowning, and treating vaginal discharge.
clinical application
Calm the liver and relieve depression, promote blood circulation and dispel wind, improve vision, and relieve itching. Used for headaches, dizziness, chest and rib pain, breast closure and abscess, blurred vision, rubella itching. The dosage is 6-9g.
Explanations: Mingci, Bypass, Qu Ren, Zhi Xing, Xiu Yu, Sheng Push.
Odor: Bitter, warm, non-toxic. (White thistle: sweet, warm, non-toxic)
Indications:
1. Lumbar and spinal pain. Mash the thistle seeds into powder, add honey to make meatballs, about the size of Hu beans. Take two pills per serving and serve with wine. Take it three times a day.
2. Swelling all over the body. Du Jili is decocted and washed daily.
3. Bad stool. Mix one or two pieces of thistle seeds (stir fried) and five pieces of pig tooth soapberry pods (peeled and crispy), and grind them into powder. One yuan per serving, salt tea soup is included.
4. Menstrual disorders. There are Tribulus terrestris and Angelica sinensis, which are divided into two equal parts. Three yuan per serving, rice soup is included.
5. Difficult labor (the fetus is in the belly and the placenta does not come down; or the fetus dies). Grind four taels of Tribulus terrestris and four taels of Fritillaria cocos into powder, and mix with rice soup for three qian. If it still doesn't go down after a while, you can take the medicine again.
6. Ascaris infection. Collect thistle seeds in early autumn and store them in the shade. Take one spoonful each time, three times a day.
7. Years of blindness. I collected thistle seeds in early autumn, dried them in the shade and mashed them into powder. Before I passed away, I took a spoonful, took it after meals, and sent it down with water. Take it twice a day.
8. Teeth shake. Use thistle to remove horns, grind for five yuan, add water to dilute the paste in half a bowl, salt a little, rinse mouth when warm, very effective. Alternatively, burning ash from the roots of thistle can also fix teeth.
9. My nose has been stuffy for many years, and I don't smell anything. Use two thistles, add a large bowl of water and cook half a bowl. Place the patient on their back. A mouthful full of rice. Pour the medicine juice into the nose as needed. If it doesn't work, you can refill it. Spray one or two small lumps (polyps) into the nose, and the disease will heal immediately.
10. Scars on the face. Combine the seeds of Tribulus terrestris and Gardenia jasminoides, and study them together until the end. Mix well with vinegar. Apply it to your face at night and wash it off in the morning.
11. Vitiligo. Use six liang of white thistle seeds, mash raw to powder. Two yuan per serving, hot water delivered. Take it twice a day. Cut off roots in one month. When taken for half a month, a red dot appears on the white area, indicating effectiveness.
12. Swelling. Boil one liter of thistle seeds over high heat, mash well, and mix with vinegar to seal the wound. Pulling out the roots is healing.
13. Earwig urinary ulcer. Mash and apply the leaves of thistle to the affected area. If there are no leaves, they can be replaced by offspring.
Processing and Manufacturing
Harvesting and processing
From August to September, the fruit turns from green to yellow white. When most of it is ripe, the whole plant is harvested, sun dried for a few days, threshed, and then sun dried.
Processing method
1. Tribulus terrestris: Take the original medicinal herbs and remove impurities.
2. Stir fry Tribulus terrestris: Take clean Tribulus terrestris and put it in a pot. Stir fry over low heat until it turns slightly yellow, then take it out and let it cool. Remove the thorns.
3. Salt Tribulus terrestris: Take clean Tribulus terrestris and mix it with salt water, let it cool, put it in a pot, stir fry over low heat until the surface turns yellow, take it out and let it cool. Each thistle weighs 100kg, and 2kg of salt is used.
