Tribulus Terrestris and Vigor Boost™
Tribulus terrestris is a low, creeping plant with spiny fruits, used in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal traditions.
In brief
- Also called puncture vine
- The spiny fruit is the part often used
- Grows across warm regions of the world
- One of nine named ingredients
What it is
Tribulus terrestris is a low-growing vine that spreads along the ground in warm, dry places. Its small star-shaped fruits are covered in sharp spines, so it has the nickname puncture vine, a name bicycle riders know well. For a very long time, herbal traditions in India and China have used the fruit. Today it is one of the most common plant extracts in men's wellness formulas.*
Where it comes from
The plant grows wild across southern Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Makers collect the fruits, dry them and extract them into a concentrated powder.
Why it is in Vigor Boost
Vigor Boost lists tribulus terrestris eighth.* Your Vigor Boost label shows the combined blend of 82 mg per gummy, which includes this ingredient. The Last Three introduces it beside horny goat weed.
Worth knowing
- A creeping vine with spiny fruits
- Called puncture vine
- Used in Ayurveda and Chinese herbal practice
- Eighth in the Vigor Boost blend
Easy ways to explore it
- Read The Last Three
- Compare it with horny goat weed
- Open the NIH supplement basics page in the sources below
Keeps company with
Tribulus pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
Why is it called puncture vine?
Its hard, spiny fruits can puncture bicycle tires and bare feet.
Which part is used?
The fruit is the part most often used.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
The label lists all nine ingredients together as one blend of 82 mg per gummy. Read it before your first gummy.
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