Tribulus terrestris
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Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
10- Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Mutrala (diuretic)
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Vrsya (aphrodisiac) for men
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve Arsa (haemorrhoids)
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve Mutrakrcchra (difficult/painful urination)
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for headache and dizziness, distending pain in the chest and the hypochondrium, acute mastitis, red eyes and nebula, itching caused by rubella
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to calm the Liver and anchor the yang: for headache, vertigo, or dizziness from ascendant Liver yang
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to dispel wind and stop itching: for any kind of skin lesion with significant itching, such as hives
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to dispel wind-heat and brightens the eyes: for red, swollen, and painful eyes as well as increased tearing
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to dredge the Liver qi to smooth its flow while dispersing constraint and clumping: for pain and distention in the chest or flanks or insufficient lactation, from constrained Liver qi
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to pacify the Liver, invigorate blood and dispel wind, improve vision, and relieve itching
Conditions Requiring Product Details
5These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Tribulus terrestris until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyWhen using this product diuretic effect may occurTRIBULUS - TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS · All products except Mutrala (diuretic)
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnantTRIBULUS - TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS · All products except Vrsya (aphrodisiac for men)
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have qi or blood deficiencyTRIBULUS - TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS · Traditional Chinese Medicine
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenTRIBULUS - TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS · All products except Vrsya (aphrodisiac for men)
Caution to verifyDo not use if you have low blood pressure or liver deficiencyTRIBULUS - TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS · Traditional Chinese Medicine
Approved Dose Ranges
4| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Arsa (haemorrhoid) | 3–6 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Arsa (haemorrhoid) | 20–30 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Mutrala (diuretic), Mutrakrcchra (painful urination) and Vrsya (aphrodisiac) | 3–6 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Traditional Chinese Medicine | 6–10 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
1adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
13Caltrop(common)Cat's-head(common)Common dubbletjie(common)Devil's-thorn(common)Devil's-weed(common)Goathead(common)Gokshura(common)Goksura(common)Ji li(common)Puncturevine(common)Puncturevine caltrop(common)Tribulus(common)Tribulus terrestris
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10150 mg68 licensed products
50 mg54 licensed products
100 mg51 licensed products
35 mg43 licensed products
200 mg43 licensed products
150 milligrams40 licensed products
250 mg39 licensed products
75 mg28 licensed products
25 mg27 licensed products
0 26 licensed products
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