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Organic Tribulus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Tribulus is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, athletic performance and muscle building, testosterone support.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Tribulus terrestris fruit powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product is a single-ingredient powder: organic Tribulus terrestris fruit powder. That's the whole active ingredient list — no blends or multiple botanicals here.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural testosterone booster.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Exercise-induced muscle damage, Male infertility, Premature ejaculation, Sexual dysfunction — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Tribulus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tribulus is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.
  • Also on file: Tribulus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED), Premature ejaculation, Male infertility, Exercise-induced muscle damage.

Tribulus appears possibly effective for sexual dysfunction based on the evidence we have. For athletic performance, the research suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tribulus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Tribulus is often well tolerated in the short term by healthy adults, but quality and long-term safety data are limited. Most people taking it orally don't report serious problems, though gastrointestinal complaints like abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation can happen — though in one study these occurred at similar rates in both tribulus and placebo groups.

Rare serious effects including liver and kidney injury, seizures, and chronic painful erection have been reported. Avoid this product during pregnancy because it may affect hormones and safety is not established.

Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tribulus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Tribulus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 259 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're on blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or lithium. Tribulus can lower blood pressure and blood sugar and may raise lithium levels — all moderate-severity interactions that could require a dose adjustment or closer monitoring.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're looking at tribulus for sexual dysfunction and you don't take blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, or lithium, this single-ingredient powder may be worth considering. That said, long-term safety data are sparse, so short-term use is the safer bet.

Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you take any medications at all.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Tribulus, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 243625
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
4000 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Tribulus terrestris fruit powder2000 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Natural Testosterone Booster

Certified Organic Herb Powder

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

V Vegan

Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 4000 mg daily, or as directed by physician.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Batch No. ARK-P106

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Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2000 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

2000 mg per serving

Tribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims...

Organic Tribulus terrestris fruit powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
259 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Tribulus with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Tribulus terrestris fruit powder3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Tribulus, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Organic Tribulus by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Tribulus has a known interaction with 259 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Tribulus contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will tribulus help with sexual dysfunction?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for sexual dysfunction. That means some research supports it, but more studies are needed to be certain. Results vary from person to person.
Can I take this if I'm trying to boost my athletic performance?
Research suggests tribulus is possibly ineffective for athletic performance, so it's unlikely to help you there. If that's your main reason for taking it, this probably isn't the supplement to choose.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate it well. Stomach complaints — pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation — are the most common, though one study found these happened at the same rate in both tribulus and placebo groups. Serious effects like liver or kidney injury or seizures are rare but have been reported.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Avoid it during pregnancy because it may affect hormones and safety is not established. Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it and are pregnant or nursing.
How long can I safely take this?
Short-term use in healthy adults is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited. It's best to use it short-term and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long is right for you.
What's in this powder besides the tribulus?
Just the organic tribulus terrestris fruit powder — there are no other active or inactive ingredients listed. You're getting the herb itself with nothing else added.

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Organic Tribulus's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

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