Lowers elevated cholesterol and high density lipids. Increases anabolic energy and may help with erectile dysfunction.
From SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS
Lipid lowering in arteriosclerosis. Essential hypertension. Adrenal cortex hyperfunctions from stress, with elevated lipids, uric acid, blood sugars with stomach hypersecretions. Dysuria with partial impotence. Gout, for the hyperuricemia. Impotence/frigidity, with dysuria. Thick, frontal headaches after meals. Blood serum levels: cholesterol elevations. Blood serum levels: hyperlipidemia, in general. Blood serum levels: LDL, VLDL elevated.
TRIBULUS (Puncture Vine, Goat's Head) HERB and SEEDS. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the powdered plant in tea, to 2X a day. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-40 drops, 2X a day. STATUS : W/A
LIVER EXCESS TINCTURE
Burdock Root FE................... ...........2 parts
Dandelion Root FE................ ...........2 parts
Milk Thistle Seeds................. ...........2 parts
Larrea............. ....................... ...........1 part
Tribulus (Puncture Vine)....... ...........1 part
Mix from Burdock and Dandelion Fluidextracts (1:1 strength) strong Milk Thistle Seed Tincture (1:2, 75% alcohol), dry Larrea and Tribulus tinctures (1:5) Use 30-60 drops to 3X a day, and decrease protein and fat consumption by at least one third. A constitutional tonic for those with anabolic excess.
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