Tribulus Terrestris is native to tropical regions of Southern Europe, Southern Asia and Africa but can now be found world wide. The fruits or "burs" of this plant are tough and when fully developed have two large thorns protruding from the tops. Tribulus fruits have many traditional and modern uses. The fruits are used in traditional medicines to treat kidney problems and stones, ease painful urination, treat Bright's disease, relief from skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and scabies. Today you can find many company's marketing tribulus fruit as a supplement to help improve sexual function in men and for body building because of the belief that it acts like testosterone inside of the body.
