subject: Tribulus Terrestris- Libido Enhancement For Men [print this page] Testosterone is the primary male hormone and is responsible for giving men their definite male features and characteristics. However, the production of this male hormone begins slowing down with age, particularly after 30. This results in a lot of body and behavioral changes.
One of the most disturbing effect of this is a decline in libido which can even trigger impotency.
There are a couple of herbs that can help increase testosterone production in your body and the best one to do so is Tribulus Terrestris.
Tribulus Terrestris is also known as Puncture Vine, Caltrop, Yellow Vine and Goathead.
Under the Indian medicine system it is called the Gokshura.
This herb is found in the warm temperate and tropical regions of Southern Europe, South Asia, Africa and Northern Australia. It is abundantly available in sandy soils throughout India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka It is known to thrive in desert climates and poor quality soil.
For ages, it has been used in traditional medicine in India and China. It is used in the treatment of urolithiasis, dysurea, infertility, erectile dysfunction and impotence. Moreover, it is also known to improve sports performance and can be used by both men and women.
It does not increase testosterone production directly. It stimulates the pituitary gland to increase the production of Lutenizing Hormone which in turn stimulates the Leyding Cells in your testes to increase the production of testosterone.
Studies and research indicate that Tribulus Terrestris enhances testosterone levels in men.This herb is famous for its tonic and aphrodisiac properties. Furthermore, it is known to increase the quantity of semen and also helps in the treatment of genitourinary tract diseases and infections.
That it enhances testosterone levels is a well known fact. Apart form muscle building and raising fertility and libido, testosterone is also known to have a positive effect of the bone marrow activity and also improves red blood cells production thereby giving a boost to your immune system.
It is one of the most important ingredients in many natural testosterone boosting supplements.
