Chinese medicine white Tribulus can soothe the liver and relieve depression, dispel wind and brighten the eyes. It is used for symptoms such as dizziness and headache caused by liver yang, liver depression and rib pain, headache caused by wind and heat, red and swollen eyes, and itchy skin. What are the processing methods of white Tribulus?
White Tribulus picture
Characteristics of white Tribulus
It is composed of 5 small fruits, forming a pentagonal shape with a diameter of 0.6-1cm.
Some split into single fruit lobes, and the fruit lobes are dance-like, with a greenish-white or grayish-white surface, many raised network veins and small thorns on the back, as well as symmetrical long thorns and short thorns.
It is hard in texture, prickly, and the cut surface shows white or yellowish-white oily seeds. It is odorless, bitter, and pungent in taste.
The best ones are uniform, plump, solid, and grayish-white in color.
Effects and benefits of white Tribulus
Soothes the liver and relieves depression, dispels wind and brightens the eyes. It is used for symptoms such as dizziness and headache caused by liver yang, liver depression and rib pain, headache caused by wind and heat, red and swollen eyes, and itchy skin.
Storage and preservation of white Tribulus
Store in a well-ventilated and dry place to prevent mold and insects.
Precautions for using white Tribulus
It is a tonifying medicine. Sand Yuanzi, also known as Tong Tribulus or Sand Yuan Tribulus, is the seed of the leguminous plant Pterocarpus macrocarpus. Its main functions are tonifying the kidneys and consolidating essence, nourishing the liver and brightening the eyes. It should not be used together with white Tribulus.
