TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS L. EXTRACT HAVING GROWTH HORMONE SECRETION ACCELERATING FUNCTION

摘要

The extract of Tribulus terrestris L. is provided to promote secretion of growth hormone, prevent and treat diseases associated with the secretion of growth hormone and inhibit side effects and toxicity to human body. A pharmaceutical or food composition for promoting secretion of growth hormone comprises the extract of Tribulus terrestris L. which is prepared by extracting Tribulus terrestris L. with water, methanol, ethanol or a mixture thereof, preferably dipping Tribulus terrestris L. in 70% ethanol, concentrating the ethanol extract of Tribulus terrestris L. under reduced pressure, and freeze-drying or spray-drying the concentrated extract, wherein the daily dosage of the Tribulus terrestris L. extract is 10-3,000 mg/kg, preferably 50-1,000 mg/kg.