tribulus

IPA: trɪbjʌɫʌs

Root Word: Tribulus

a genus of plants in the family Zygophyllaceae and found in diverse climates and soils worldwide from latitudes 35°S to 47°N. The best-known member is T. terrestris (puncture vine), a widespread invasive species and weed.

Examples of "tribulus" in Sentences

Tribulus is a genus of plants found in many warm regions.
Tribulus has been shown to enhance sexual behaviour in an animal model.
Tribulus species are perennial, but some grow as annuals in colder climates.
The Indian herb puncturevine, also known as tribulus, is reputed to stimulate the production of testosterone, which should increase muscle.
In general, reducing water retention that surrounds muscles with a healthy diuretic such as tribulus makes the body look leaner and sculpted.
Today, puncturevine, also known as tribulus, attracts the attention of the gym crowd because it is reputed to boost testosterone levels, which can help build muscle.
Other herbal treatments for erectile dysfunction include horny goat weed, cuscuta seed extract or semen cuscutae, tribulus terrestris or puncture vine, damiana or turnera aphrodisiaca.