Tribulus terrestris

Also known as:  Burra Gokhru;  Caltrop;  Goathead;  Gokshura;  Puncture Vine;  Small Caltrops;  Yellow Vine

Tribulus terrestris is a type of Herb.  It is a ground-hugging thorny plant that produces a fruit with sharp spines.

Botanical Name

 Tribulus terrestris

Parts Used

 Leaves (commonly)

 Roots (rarely)

 Stem (rarely)

 Fruit (rarely)

Cardiovascular System

 Tribulus terrestris may cause significant improvement (in terms of remissions and ECG indicators) in Angina patients - Tribulus terrestris may dilate Coronary Arteries and may improve Blood Circulation to the Heart in Angina patients.  ^[1]

Immune System

 Tribulus terrestris may inhibt some types of Detrimental Bacteria, including:

 Staphylococcus aureus  ^[2]

Metabolism

 Tribulus terrestris may increase Energy levels.  ^[3]

 Tribulus terrestris may alleviate Fatigue.  ^[4]

 Tribulus terrestris may increase Stamina.  ^[5]

Musculoskeletal System

 Tribulus terrestris (when used in conjunction with Androstenedione or Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Isotonic Exercise (weight lifting)) may enhance Muscle Growth - the speculated underlying mechanism is that Androstenedione/DHEA are precursors for Testosterone (a known enhancer of Muscle Growth in conjunction with Isotonic Exercise) production, while Tribulus terrestris is speculated to stimulate Luteinizing Hormone (LH) production (LH functions as a “messenger” that signals the body to commence Testosterone production from its precursors).  ^[6]

 Tribulus terrestris may increase Muscle Strength (this has not been proven and this claim is based on the ability of Tribulus terrestris to possibly increase Luteinizing Hormone levels).  ^[7]