Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant in the caltrop family widely distributed around the world, that is adapted to grow in dry climate locations in which few other plants can survive. It is native to warm temperature and tropical regions and is a taprooted herbaceous perennial plant that grows as a summer annual in colder climates, can thrive en in desert climates and poor soil.
A network of fine rootlets arise from the taproot to take advantage of soil moisture, by which the plant can survive in very arid conditions. The stems radiate from the crown to a diameter of about 10 cm (3.9 in) to over 1 m (3 ft 3 in), often branching. They are usually prostrate, forming flat patches, though they may grow more upwards in shade or among taller plants.
The fruit are hard and bear two to four sharp spines, 10 mm (0.39 in) long and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) broad point-to-point, strikingly resemble goats' or bulls' heads; the "horns" are sharp enough to puncture bicycle tires and lawn mower tires. Within each nutlet, seeds are stacked on top of each other, separated by a hard membrane. As an adaptation to dry climates, the largest seed germinates first, while the others may wait until more moisture is available before germinating. The spines point upward, where they stick into feet and fur of animals, and are thereby dispersed.
These dry fruit of tribulus terrestris is one of traditional Chinese medicine with its effective ingredient tribulus saponin, and our tribulus terrestris extract powder is a kind of brown powder, with high purity, good color and reliable quality. Therefore, it is widely applied in food, health care products, medicine, cosmetics and so on.
ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
Appearance | Brown powder | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay | UV 20-99%(Saponins) | Complies |
Sieve analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.15% |
Heavy Metal | <10ppm | Complies |
As | <1ppm | Complies |
Pb | <1ppm | Complies |
Residual Solvents | <0.5% | Complies |
Residual Pesticide | Negative | Complies |
Microbiology | | |
Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g | Complies |
Yeast & Mold | <100cfu/g | Complies |
E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
(1). With the function of relieving muscle spasm and cramps;
(2). With the function of muscle enhancer, cholesterol reducing;
(3). With the function of diuretic, anti-calculus of the urethra, reducing the risk of urinary stone disease and disorder