Tribulus (Ji Li)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Tribulus (Ji Li)

Tribulus, also known as Bai Ji Li, helps with dizziness, headache-dull, eyes-pain, eyes-red, and conjunctivitis as well as physical rejuvenation tonic.

Tribulus is a creeping herb that is known for it’s particularly painful seeds that stick into soles and hooves alike. Keep a look out for these natural caltrops when walking about the drier regions of China!

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Extinguishes wind, alleviates pain and brightens the eyes.

Latin Name:
Tribuli Terrestris Fructus

Chinese Name:
Ji Li

Common Names:
Tribulus, Puncture Vine Fruit, goat’s-head, bindii, bullhead, burra gokharu, bhakhdi, caltrop, small caltrops, cat’s-head, devil’s eyelashes, devil’s-thorn, devil’s-weed, puncture vine, tackweed

Parts Used:
Fruit

Properties:
Warm, acrid, bitter. Works on the lungs and liver.

Cautions:
Do Not use if pregnant or if there is a deficient Qi.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.