Puncture Vine (Ji Li)
Tribulus terrestris
A spiny fruit used for headaches, itchy eyes, urinary flow, and as a vitality tonic.
Traditional use (tcm, ayurveda): A spiny fruit used for headaches, itchy eyes, urinary flow, and as a vitality tonic.
A spiny fruit used for headaches, itchy eyes, urinary flow, and as a vitality tonic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A spiny fruit used for headaches, itchy eyes, urinary flow, and as a vitality tonic.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can affect blood sugar and blood pressure; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can affect blood sugar and blood pressure; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.