Tribulus terrestris is a flowering plant well known for its performance increasing properties. The fruit is the most used part of this plant. After the flower blooms, the fruit falls as nutlets. Extract from this nutlets and leaves are used as performance enhancers.

In 1970s studies conducted in Bulgaria found that extract from this plant acted on free testosterone and increased its levels in male body. Chinese medicine uses this plant in the name of bai ji li. They used it to treat premature ejaculation. It was also noted for its tonic properties, increasing blood circulation.

In Indian ayurveda, it has been referred to as Gokshura. It is used as a natural aphrodisiac to treat low libido and impotence. It also enhances energy and helps build muscles. Tribulus terrestris extract is known in the name of Tribestan. Tribestan is a natural testosterone stimulator. It contains mainly saponins, furostanol and protodioscin.

Tribestan is a natural alternative to hormones and do not have any toxic effects. The increase luteinising hormone level and thus helps to remove some after effects of male menopause. It has its effect on testosterone, DHEA and estrogen.

Rodent studies were conducted on mice and it showed Tribulus terrestris to be a sexual enhancer. Study was conducted on distilled water treated and Tribulus treated mice and was castrated to read the outcome. Studies revealed increased ICP and prostrate weight. ICP stands for Intra cavernous pressure, the pressure exerted by the flow of blood into the corpus cavernosa of male sex organ penis. Mild enhancement of sexual behaviour was also noted.

Tribulus also works to enhance female libido, not just male. In spite of its action as an aphrodisiac, it also works to cure impotence problems. The other noted uses of Tribulus is on uro-genital disorders, promotes urinary tract health, headache, migraine, gout and also as a muscle relaxant

 

The Aphrodisiac is very common these days due to all those spammers and pop-ups which come by itself. Getting to the truth of this is very essential. Do aphrodisiacs really work?Which of these can induce sexual passion?

Aphrodisiac refers not just the sexual enhancement supplements, but any substance that stimulates sexual desire is called as an aphrodisiac. Erotic videos, pictures, and other sexual stimulants also come under it. The true aphrodisac is one that creates passion and not that enhances it.

Sexual desire likes under the control of the hormones especially testosterone. In contact with any aphrodisiac, the nerves send the message to the brain which then processes to release hormones. The homones bring about erection and consequent sexual desire. Therefore the base lies on testosterone.

Aphrodisiacs work by affecting the mind or affecting the parts of the body. Substances like liquor, drugs like marijuana inhibit the mind and also work like an aphrodisiac. Some foods, herbs, supplements etc have been found to increase hormone production or release chemicals that cause sexual desire.

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