Tribulus fruit (Baijili)
Tribulus terestris L. (Fam. Zygophyllaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Tribuli Terrestris
Botanical Name: Tribulus
terestris L. (Fam. Zygophyllaceae)
Common Name: Tribulus fruit.
Puncture-vine fruit.
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The ripe fruit is gathered in autumn, dried in the sun and
baked until the fruit turns yellow.
Properties & Taste: Bitter, pungent
and neutral.
Meridian: Liver.
Functions: 1. To pacify the liver and
subdue the yang; 2. To promote the free flow of qi in the liver and release
stagnation; 3. To expel wind and stop itching; 4. To brighten the eyes.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as
dizziness, vertigo, distension and pain in the head. Tribulus fruit
(Baijili) is used with Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua), Uncaria stem (Gouteng) and
White peony root (Baishao).
2. Qi stagnation of the liver manifested as
distension in the breasts, uncomfortable feeling in the chest and hypochondriac
regions and obstructed lactation. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is used with Tangerine
leaf (Juye), Bupleurum root (Chaihu), Green tangerine peel (Qingpi) and Cyperus
tuber (Xiangfu).
3. Wind and heat in the liver meridian
manifested as red eyes and profuse lacrimation. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is
used with Chastetree fruit (Manjingzi), Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua) and Cassia
seed (Juemingzi).
4. Wind and heat in the blood manifested as
rubella and itching. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is used with Schizonepeta
(Jingjie) and Cicada slough (Chantui).
Dosage: 6-10 g, decocted in water for an oral dose.
Precautions: None noted.
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