Tribulus terrestris substance specifications at www.bpg.bg

Tribestan (Tribulus Terrestris L.) improves sexual activity, and also improves and prolongs penile erection in men. In women it improves sexual activity, stimulates ovogenesis and has other beneficial effects as well. Traditionally used as a dietary supplement to enhance vigor, vitality and stamina.

Tribulus terrestris item # EB0280-10301

Description: Natural product isolated form the rhizomes and roots of the plant Tribulus terrestris L., containing mainly steroidal saponins of the furostanol type, with predominating quantity of protodioscine. It has stimulating effect on spermatogenesis, ovogenesis and libido sexualis.

Molecular mass: precise determination is not possible in the mixture

Physicochemical indices of the finished product

¤ Appearance	amorphous powder
¤ Color	yellow-brown
¤ Taste	bitter
¤ Odor	specific
¤ Solubility
in water	slightly soluble
in alcohol	very slightly soluble
in chloroform	practically insoluble
in ether	very slightly soluble
in methanol	slightly soluble
¤ Reactions of solutions (pH in 2% aqueous solution)	3.0 - 5.0
¤ Rutin content (%)	not more than 10.0
¤ Tanning substances content (%)	not more than 10.0
¤ Sulfate ash (%)	not more than 10.0
¤ Heavy metals content (%)	not more than 0.001
¤ Water content (%)	not more than 5.0
¤ Content of saponins of furostanol type (%) calculated as dry residue	not less than 45

Supplied: The substance is filled in double polyethylene bags of 25 kg and placed in cardboard barrels.

Quality: Bulgarian Standard

Expiration term: Three years

Medicinal form and package: Tribestan filmtablets of 260 mg in packs of 60

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