Tribulus Terrestris
9 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
117 products in our catalogue print how much Tribulus Terrestris a serving holds.
Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg and 500 mg to 1 g, 23% of 117 products each.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 5 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 13 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 3 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 9 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 27 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 14 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 18 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 27 |
| over 1 g | 1 |
Dose per serving from research
15 study groups in 14 studies say how much Tribulus Terrestris participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 47% of 15 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 25 mg or less | 1 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 1 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 0 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 0 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 4 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 7 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 0 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 0 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 1 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 0 |
| over 25 g | 1 |
Benefit Evidence
Sperm +3.82 Mil/ml; motility
Cycle −42.9 days; conception x3.9
BV symptoms unchanged
Sperm +3.82 Mil/ml; motility
Cycle −42.9 days; conception x3.9
BV symptoms unchanged
Research sources
Sexual wellness (9)
- Efficacy of Tribulus Terrestris for the treatment of premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29172782
8‑week RCT in premenopausal women with HSDD improved FSFI and raised free/bioavailable testosterone — high‑quality direct evidence.
- Effect of Tribulus Terrestris in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Clitoral Vascularization. Results of a Randomized Study Comparing Two Different Dosage Regimes
PubMed ID: 34142638
90‑day randomized study in women: two dosing regimens improved sexual scores and testosterone measures — robust female data.
- Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Tribulus terrestris in male sexual dysfunction-A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28364864
Large double‑blind RCT in men with mild–moderate ED showed statistically significant improvements in IIEF and domains — strong direct evidence.
- [Results of a comparative multi-center randomized clinical study of efficacy and safety of EFFEX Tribulus and Tribestan in patients with erectile dysfunction]
PubMed ID: 29901295
13‑week multicenter randomized study showed Tribulus‑based products improved erectile and symptom scores (no non‑Tribulus placebo comparator).
- Tribulus terrestris versus placebo in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with late-onset hypogonadism: A placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30253697
3‑month placebo‑controlled trial in older men showed increased testosterone and IIEF‑5 scores — moderate evidence with safety signals.
- Sexual asthenia: Tradamixina versus Tadalafil 5 mg daily
PubMed ID: 23173697
Elderly cohort using Tradamixina (contains Tribulus) reported large increases in testosterone and sexual scores — confounded by multi‑ingredients.
- Alga Ecklonia bicyclis, Tribulus terrestris, and glucosamine oligosaccharide improve erectile function, sexual quality of life, and ejaculation function in patients with moderate mild-moderate erectile dysfunction: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded study
PubMed ID: 25136552
3‑month placebo‑controlled trial of combo (including Tribulus) improved erectile function, penile blood flow and sexual QoL — clinically meaningful but multi‑ingredient.
- Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo - controlled study
PubMed ID: 24773615
Women with low desire had modest but significant improvements in desire vs placebo.
- Assessment of the Effects of Tribulus Terrestris on Sexual Function of Menopausal Women
PubMed ID: 26902700
90‑day RCT in postmenopausal women showed improved desire/arousal/lubrication vs placebo — good direct evidence.
Vitality (6)
- Effect of Tribulus Terrestris in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Clitoral Vascularization. Results of a Randomized Study Comparing Two Different Dosage Regimes
PubMed ID: 34142638
Large randomized improvements in female sexual function and testosterone measures — consistent vitality signal.
- Tribulus terrestris versus placebo in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with late-onset hypogonadism: A placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30253697
Older men had modest testosterone and erectile improvements but with safety signals — contributes to vitality with caveats.
- Alga Ecklonia bicyclis, Tribulus terrestris, and glucosamine oligosaccharide improve erectile function, sexual quality of life, and ejaculation function in patients with moderate mild-moderate erectile dysfunction: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded study
PubMed ID: 25136552
Placebo‑controlled combo improved erectile function, blood flow and QoL — multi‑ingredient but clinically meaningful.
- Assessment of the Effects of Tribulus Terrestris on Sexual Function of Menopausal Women
PubMed ID: 26902700
Postmenopausal women showed notable improvement in sexual domains — contributes to vitality.
- Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Tribulus terrestris in male sexual dysfunction-A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28364864
Strong RCT evidence of improved erectile function and sexual domains — supports broad vitality in men.
- Efficacy of Tribulus Terrestris for the treatment of premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29172782
Robust female HSDD trial showing symptomatic and hormonal improvement — supports overall vitality in women.
Fertility (3)
- A phytotherapic approach to reduce sperm DNA fragmentation in patients with male infertility
PubMed ID: 28058714
90‑day RCT of multi‑ingredient product including Tribulus improved sperm concentration/motility and reduced DNA fragmentation — multi‑ingredient but positive semen outcomes.
- Combined Lifestyle and Herbal Medicine in Overweight Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28685911
Combined herbal + lifestyle intervention in overweight PCOS women shortened cycles, lowered insulin and raised conception rates — clinically meaningful reproductive benefit (multi‑component).
- Effect of vaginal suppository on bacterial vaginitis based on Persian medicine (Iranian traditional medicine): a randomised double blind clinical study
PubMed ID: 30084707
Herbal suppository (including Tribulus) was as effective as metronidazole for BV — reproductive tract clinical benefit though multi‑ingredient.
Hormone balance (3)
- Effect of Tribulus Terrestris in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Clitoral Vascularization. Results of a Randomized Study Comparing Two Different Dosage Regimes
PubMed ID: 34142638
90‑day trial in women showed increases in total/free/bioavailable testosterone alongside symptomatic improvements — direct hormonal effect.
- Efficacy of Tribulus Terrestris for the treatment of premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29172782
Premenopausal women trial reported increases in free and bioavailable testosterone — supports hormonal modulation.
- Tribulus terrestris versus placebo in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with late-onset hypogonadism: A placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30253697
Older men had a modest rise in total testosterone in a placebo‑controlled trial — evidence of hormone change in men.
Blood circulation (1)
- Alga Ecklonia bicyclis, Tribulus terrestris, and glucosamine oligosaccharide improve erectile function, sexual quality of life, and ejaculation function in patients with moderate mild-moderate erectile dysfunction: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded study
PubMed ID: 25136552
Combo product improved penile peak systolic velocity (PSV) — direct penile blood‑flow evidence though multi‑ingredient.
Motivation & confidence (1)
- Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Tribulus terrestris in male sexual dysfunction-A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28364864
Significant improvements in erectile function and intercourse satisfaction in men likely translate to greater confidence.
Weight management (1)
- Efficacy of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Tribulus terrestris on the Serum Glucose and Lipid Profile of Women With Diabetes Mellitus: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27255456
Randomized trial in T2DM women: tribulus extract modestly lowered fasting glucose and total/LDL cholesterol — metabolic benefit relevant to weight management.
Antioxidant (1)
- 6-Week Supplementation with Tribulus terrestris L. to Trained Male CrossFit(®) Athletes on Muscle, Inflammation, and Antioxidant Biomarkers: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36498228
Significant increase in total antioxidant status (TAS) in CrossFit athletes versus control, supporting antioxidant activity.
Strength (1)
- The Effects of 6 Weeks of Tribulus terrestris L. Supplementation on Body Composition, Hormonal Response, Perceived Exertion, and CrossFit(®) Performance: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 34836225
6‑week CrossFit trial showed modest but measurable bench‑press improvement with Tribulus versus placebo.
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Products with Tribulus Terrestris
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