1. What is Tribulus Terrestris Extract?
Tribulus terrestris extract is an extract extracted from the nearly mature fruit of the plant Tribulus terrestris L. It is a yellow brown to brownish yellow powder. The extract of Tribulus terrestris contains many bioactive components, among which the most important component is Tribulus terrestris saponin (saponin), which has various health and beauty effects. In recent years, with the continuous popularization of the concepts of health, nature, and green ecology, natural plant extracts have become widely popular in fields such as beauty, healthcare, medicine, and cosmetics.
2. Tribulus Terrestris Extract Speicification
The commonly used specifications for the extract of Tribulus terrestris include ethanol extract, water extract, supercritical CO2 extract, etc. Among them, ethanol extract is more common, and its effective components are saponin compounds, such as gallnut saponins and triterpenoid saponins. There are also different requirements for the purity of extract from Tribulus terrestris. Generally speaking, high-purity Tribulus terrestris extract can be used in the pharmaceutical field, while low-purity Tribulus terrestris extract is suitable for cosmetics and health products.
3. Tribulus Terrestris Extract benefits
(1). Improving exercise ability:
Tribulus terrestris Extract can stimulate and increase testosterone levels in men, improve muscle growth and recovery ability, and enhance exercise performance.
(2). Alleviating male health issues:
The effects of Tribulus terrestris extract on male health are mainly reflected in improving erectile function, alleviating male menopausal symptoms, and increasing semen quality.
(3). Improve cardiovascular system:
The saponin of Tribulus terrestris in the extract of Tribulus terrestris has the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and resisting arteriosclerosis, which can improve the health of cardiovascular system.
(4). Antioxidation:
Components such as gallnut saponins and triterpenoid saponins have strong Antioxidant effects, which can eliminate free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage;
(5). Anti inflammation:
The components in the extract of Tribulus terrestris have a certain anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce skin inflammatory reactions and alleviate skin discomfort;
(6). Whitening:
The ingredients in the extract of Tribulus terrestris have a certain inhibitory effect on melanin production, which can reduce skin pigmentation and make the skin fairer;
(7). Moisturizing:
The ingredients in the extract of Tribulus terrestris have a certain moisturizing effect on the skin, which can increase the moisture content of the skin and make it more moisturized;
(8). Antibacterial:
The components in the extract of Tribulus terrestris have a certain antibacterial effect, which can prevent and improve skin infections.
4. Application
(1). Cosmetics:
Tribulus terrestris extract is widely used in cosmetics, such as facial mask, skin cream, lotion, essence and other products. Its efficacy is mainly manifested in whitening, antioxidant, moisturizing, and other aspects, which can help consumers improve skin problems and make the skin healthier and younger.
(2). Health product field:
Tribulus terrestris extract is also widely used in the field of health products. Its efficacy is mainly manifested in antioxidant, immune enhancement, and allergy prevention, which can help consumers improve their physical health problems, delay aging, and improve their quality of life.
(3). Pharmaceutical field:
Tribulus terrestris extract is a natural Chinese medicinal herb widely used in male health, cardiovascular diseases, hepatitis, and other fields. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of research on the extract of Tribulus terrestris, its application scope has gradually expanded.
(4). Breeding field:
Tribulus terrestris extract can be used as an animal Feed Additive to enhance animal immunity and growth ability, and promote healthy development of animals.
