There so many variations available in the market for supplements. As people are immensely becoming aware of the ill effects of synthetic enhancers so have taken a liking to the herbal and plant bases supplements that now thronging the market.

Since times immemorial aphrodisiac herb tribulus terrestris has been used for curing so many ailments. It is thorny an unpleasant looking plant which many think as a weed is actually a very useful medicinal plant. Though it may have various queer names because of its thorny fruits, it has great significance in Chinese, Indian and other medical value.

Chinese have used it for even food poisoning and as a liver tonic. Indians have found that it could help in genitourinary system by curing urinary tract infections.

Benefits of using tribulus terrestris 

• The medicinal uses are
• Increase the muscle gains
• Improve libido
• And leverage strength in the body

What does TribulusTerrestriscontain?

Why it has so many benefits? It’s all due to what it contains as such as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, saponins. These elements give it a upper hand over other herbs.

Every part of the plant from the roots, seeds, fruits etc are used for many concoctions for many ailments. These parts are powdered and dried for use in capsules, tinctures, etc.

Terrestris is also found in the form of creams and lotions as the extract can be used in other forms too.

Tribulus terrestris should be taken carefully after reading through the instructions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are discouraged from consuming.

Side effects of tribulus terrestris

The normal side effect observed is an upset stomach. But this can be prevented by taking the tablet with a full stomach.

Persons with a premedical condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and other heart ailments have to consult a medical professional before the consumption of tribulus terrestris.

If you are already on other medication, you have check out with the help of experts that it does not interact negatively with the medication you are using. Here are few of the elements it interacts with, diuretics, depression pills containing lithium and anti diabetic drugs.

The other severe side effects are, it can affect people with high blood sugar levels and if such people take tribulus terrestris they can end with low blood pressure.

Dosage of tribulus terrestris

It is better to get a thorough health check up and see you have no allergies etc. If you seem fine and get a go ahead from the doctor. Every individual is different and the results may vary from person to person. It is better to start on a lower dosage to avoid side reactions and get the body getting used to the medication. The effect may happen according to the health of the individual, age, genderetc.

Bodybuilders have really used these benefits and helped them pump more iron. The increase in the testosterone levels with this plant will have lesser ill effects.

It has given results though they are not FDA approved and these medications have not been tested on humans.