Tribulus terrestris root

Tribulus terrestris root

(compendium)

[source] it is the root of Tribulus terrestris, a plant of Tribulus terrestris family.

[chemical constituents] the roots and leaves contain saponins, and the aglycones are diosgenin, diosgenin, chlorogenin and roscoegenin. The leaves contain kaempferol and various kaempferol glycosides. The whole plant contains Harman and harmanol. Rutin was also found in the aerial parts collected in the fruiting period.

[function indications] "ruizhutang experience prescription" says: "cure toothache: the root of Tribulus terrestris is the end, wipe it every day. "