Tribulus terrestris L.
Tribulus terrestris is one of the most commercially significant plants in the global nutraceutical and sports nutrition sectors, valued for its steroidal saponin content — principally protodioscin — which is concentrated in the aerial parts and fruit. Bulgaria is internationally recognised as producing among the highest-potency Tribulus available, owing to the combination of its continental climate, high sunshine hours and mineral-rich soils. Bioform cultivates Tribulus terrestris on certified organic land in Bulgaria's Rose Valley and harvests the aerial parts and fruit at peak saponin content, processing immediately on site to preserve bioactive integrity.
The Bulgarian-grown material is particularly prized by extract manufacturers because of its consistently high protodioscin levels — typically 40–60% higher than material sourced from South Asian or Chinese cultivation. Bioform supplies dried whole herb, cut and sifted aerial parts and fruit as a powder for standardised extract production. Primary applications include testosterone support and sports performance supplements, male reproductive health formulations, urinary tract preparations and adaptogenic blends. Full COA with saponin content analysis and microbiological documentation supplied per batch.
| Botanical Name | Tribulus terrestris L. |
| Common Name | Puncture Vine, Goat's Head, Caltrop |
| Plant Part | Aerial parts and fruit |
| Extraction | Drying and cutting |
| Origin | Bulgaria — Rose Valley, Village Tazha |
| Cultivation | Certified organic, own plantation |
| Appearance | Grey-green dried herb with small spiny fruits |
| Aroma | Mild, slightly earthy, characteristic |
| CAS Number | 90131-68-3 |
| Saponin Content | Standardised extract available — enquire for specification |
| Certifications | EU Organic (Ceres), USDA NOP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, GMP |
| Documentation | COA, SDS / MSDS, pesticide screen, saponin content analysis per batch |
| Supply Format | Bulk B2B — enquire for available batch sizes and MOQ |
| Applications | Nutraceuticals, sports nutrition, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, herbal medicine |
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