Tribulus Terrestris is native to sub-Himalayan forests of India, Burma, and several other countries. A short crooked tree with persistent fruit in the cold season, it is common in all forests, frequently found in villages. This has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese and Indian practice.
The Chinese have used Tribulus for over 400 years. Many different cultures have used it for a number of purposes. It originated from Southern Europe, Southern Asia, Africa, and Northern Australia and is also known as Gokshura, Gokhru, Puncture Vine, Caltrop, Yellow Vine and Goathead.
