Tribulus Terrestris and HoneyPower™
Tribulus is a low, spiky vine that hugs the ground and has been gathered for generations.
In brief
- A low-growing vine of warm regions
- Known for small spiny fruits
- Used in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions
- Named on the HoneyPower product graphic
What it is
Tribulus terrestris is a creeping plant with small yellow flowers and star-shaped, spiny fruits. Gardeners often call it puncture vine or caltrop, because the burrs can stick in bare feet and bicycle tires.
Where it comes from
It grows wild across southern Europe, India, China, Africa and Australia, usually on dry, sunny ground. Harvesters collect the fruit and above-ground parts, dry them and grind them or make an extract.
Why it is in HoneyPower
Tribulus is one of the six key ingredients on the HoneyPower product graphic and has a place in men's vitality formulas.* The Supplement Facts panel on your HoneyPower bottle lists the exact formula and amounts. Tribulus and Horny Goat Weed covers it alongside another classic herb.
Worth knowing
- Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine
- The fruit and above-ground parts are the usual sources
- Extracts concentrate the plant compounds
- People on medication should ask a doctor first
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the tribulus and goat weed guide
- Look for Tribulus terrestris on labels
- Compare it with horny goat weed
Keeps company with
Tribulus keeps company with:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
Why is it called puncture vine?
The small spiny fruits can puncture bicycle tires and stick in bare feet.
Which part of the plant is used?
Mostly the fruit and the above-ground parts.
Is tribulus a medicine?
No. It is a botanical used as an ingredient in dietary supplements.
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