Tribulus Terrestris is a vine-like plant growing in subtropical climates. Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris is the type that is typically used in dietary supplements. Typical uses of Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris are to boost energy levels, increase muscle mass, promote healthy blood flow, and stimulate libido. This particular article will focus on the libido boosting effect of this herb, and how well it actually lives up to this claim.
Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris appears to enhance libido in both animal and human studies. This effect of Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris applies to both men and women. This aphrodisiac effect of Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris may be due to its ability to modulate certain hormones in the body. It also may be the result of the nitric oxide boosting pro-erectile effects of Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris. Chances are, it is a combination of factors that give Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris its libido boosting benefits. These effects are well-documented, and anecdotal evdience also appears to support Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris as an aphrodisiac.
Regardless of which properties of Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris contribute to its aphrodisiac effects, it has been shown to be an effective supplement to keep libido high. For this reason, Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris is included in many libido-enhancing supplements for both men and women. Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris may be of use after cycles of anabolics, a time period when libido is typically depressed, or during cycles of anabolics that tend to suppress libido as a way to prevent this effect.
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References
1. Neychev VK, & Mitev VI. (2005). The aphrodisiac herb Tribulus terrestris does not influence the androgen production in young men. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 101(1-3), 319-23.
2. Gauthaman K, Adaikan PG, & Prasad RN. (2002). Aphrodisiac properties of Tribulus Terrestris extract (Protodioscin) in normal and castrated rats. Life Sciences. 71(12), 1385-96.
3. Gauthaman K, Ganesan AP, & Prasad RN. (2003). Sexual effects of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) extract (protodioscin): an evaluation using a rat model. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.). 9(2), 257-65.
4. Adaikan PG, Gauthaman K, Prasad RN, & Ng SC. (2000). Proerectile pharmacological effects of Tribulus terrestris extract on the rabbit corpus cavernosum. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 29(1), 22-6.
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