White Tribulus is a traditional Chinese medicine that promotes blood circulation and relieves stagnation. It is commonly used to treat some rare diseases and has different health benefits when combined with different Chinese herbs. Now let's learn about the efficacy, functions, and usage of White Tribulus!
【Efficacy and Functions of White Tribulus】
1. Dispels wind and improves vision
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, White Tribulus is considered a slightly warm herb with a pungent and bitter taste. It has a good regulating effect on the liver, can relieve depression, and has the function of dispelling wind and improving vision. It is beneficial for the eyes.
People with headaches, dizziness, and irritability can take White Tribulus. For those who have difficulty falling asleep at night, it can be taken along with other Chinese herbs such as Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum Flower, Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb, and Chinese Cat's Claw.
2. Promotes Qi circulation and activates blood
White Tribulus has the function of promoting Qi circulation and activating blood. If you have abdominal distension and pain, you can take White Tribulus together with other herbs such as Fructus Evodiae, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Cortex Dictamni, and Rhizoma Cyperi. White Tribulus can also be used to treat vitiligo. Grind White Tribulus into powder and take 6 grams each time.
【Preparation of White Tribulus】
1. Raw White Tribulus
Remove impurities from the raw herb.
2. Stir-fried White Tribulus
Put the cleaned White Tribulus in a wok and stir-fry it over low heat until it turns slightly yellow. Take it out and let it cool. Then place one or two copper coins on a millstone and grind the White Tribulus to remove the hard thorns. Sieve and remove the stem and impurities.
3. Salted White Tribulus
Take the thornless White Tribulus and mix it with saltwater (for every 100 kilograms of White Tribulus, use 3 kilograms of salt and dissolve it in an appropriate amount of boiled water). Mix well and let it sit. Stir-fry the mixture over low heat until it turns slightly yellow, then take it out and dry it.
After stir-frying, the medicinal properties of White Tribulus are milder. It can not only regulate the liver but also nourish the kidneys. The thorns and stems are easier to remove and crush.
【Side Effects of White Tribulus】
Common side effects of taking White Tribulus include nausea and vomiting. However, these are temporary symptoms that can be controlled through diet.
For some women, changes in voice may be observed. This may be related to changes in hormone levels in the body. Another side effect associated with White Tribulus is emotional instability. Some users may also experience excessive growth of body and facial hair.
Excessive androgen hormones are the main cause of these side effects.
In addition, if White Tribulus is frequently taken in excess in daily life, it may also cause lung damage. This can be particularly harmful to the lungs, so it is best for people with poor lung function to avoid taking White Tribulus.
