Tribulus terrestris Family: Zygophyllaceae
Uses:
Caution: Avoid use during pregnancy or nursing. Avoid use if you have a history of a hormone-driven condition.
Dosage: Powdered root or fruit can be taken in capsule form 250mg daily or made into a tea, taken once or twice daily. Not recommended for long term use.
Parts Used: Fruit and root.
Range: Native to China, India, western Asia, southern Europe and Africa and the southwestern United States.
Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes moist, sandy soil in full sun.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors: Warm, bitter, pungent.
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Sources:
Encyclopedia of Herbs, Deni Bown p392
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