White Tribulus terrestris soothes the liver, relieves depression, dispels wind, and improves vision. It is used for symptoms such as dizziness and headache caused by liver yang, liver depression and rib pain, wind-heat headache, red and swollen eyes, and itchy skin. What are the processing methods of white Tribulus terrestris?
Image of White Tribulus terrestris
Characteristics of White Tribulus terrestris
It is formed by the aggregation of 5 small fruits, presenting a pentagonal shape with a diameter of 0.6-1 cm.
Some split into single fruit lobes, which appear like dancing, with a greenish-white or grayish-white surface. The back is raised with many reticular veins and small thorns, as well as symmetrical long and short thorns on each side.
It is hard in texture and prickly to touch. The cut surface reveals white or yellowish-white oily seeds. It has no odor and tastes bitter and pungent.
Uniform and plump grains with a grayish-white color are preferred.
Processing of White Tribulus terrestris
Take the original herb and remove impurities.
Image of White Tribulus terrestris
Fried Tribulus terrestris: Place cleaned Tribulus terrestris in a pot and fry it over low heat until it turns slightly yellow. Take it out and let it cool. Then place 1-2 copper coins on the grinding stone, and grind the Tribulus terrestris to remove the hard thorns. Sieve out the thorn debris and remove stem impurities.
Salted Tribulus terrestris: Take the thorn-free Tribulus terrestris and mix it evenly with saltwater (for every 100 kg of Tribulus terrestris, use 3 kg of salt and dissolve it in a suitable amount of boiled water until clear). Let it sit until fully soaked, then fry it in a pot over low heat until it turns slightly yellow. Take it out and dry it.
After frying, the property of the herb becomes mild. It can soothe the liver and tonify the kidneys, and it is also easy to remove thorns and crush.
Effects of White Tribulus terrestris
Soothes the liver, relieves depression, dispels wind, and improves vision. It is used for symptoms such as dizziness and headache caused by liver yang, liver depression and rib pain, wind-heat headache, red and swollen eyes, and itchy skin.
Storage of White Tribulus terrestris
Store in a well-ventilated and dry place to prevent mold and insect damage.
Precautions for using White Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris is a nourishing herb. It is also known as Tuan Tribulus terrestris or Sha Yuan Tribulus terrestris. It is the seed of the leguminous plant Astragalus complanatus. Its main functions are tonifying the kidneys, consolidating essence, nourishing the liver, and improving vision. It should not be used together with white Tribulus terrestris.
