Aphrodisiac & Tonic Activity of Tribulus Leaf

Tribulus terrestris is a prostrate spreading herb, the fruit of which contains sharp, rigid spines and for this reason it is known as puncture vine. It is native to many geographical zones, including the Mediterranean regions, India, China, Africa and Australia. In the 1990s attention focused on the Bulgarian research of a standardised extract of Tribulus leaf (TLSE, standardised to not less than 45% furostanol saponins calculated as protodioscin), used as a male tonic and for the treatment of infertility and menopause. Research undertaken by MediHerb has shown that the phytochemical profile of the herb varies depending upon the geographical origin and the plant part utilised. Only herb sourced from the Central European regions of Bulgaria and Slovakia have been found to contain protodioscin, which is an important indicator of quality and efficacy. Additionally only the leaves and stem of the plant contain protodioscin, the fruit do not contain this phytochemical.