Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit … Safety & Interactions
Ji Li · Fructus Tribuli
Contraindicated / High risk. Use only under practitioner supervision.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Use without supervision in hormone-sensitive or prostate-related conditions
- Marked deficiency patterns without clear Liver wind, Liver yang, or qi stagnation features
Cautions
- Modern supplement reports include gastrointestinal irritation and rare liver, kidney, neurologic, or priapism case concerns ... concentrated commercial products are not equivalent to traditional processed decoction fruit.
- Source verification matters because Ji Li naming can overlap with Ci Ji Li trade language and should never be confused with the distinct tonic seed Sha Yuan Ji Li.
- Prostate-cancer patients and others with hormone-sensitive conditions should review Tribulus use with a clinician before self-supplementing.
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diuretics ... possible additive diuretic effect | |||
| Antihypertensive drugs ... possible additive blood-pressure-lowering effect | |||
| Antidiabetics ... possible additive glucose-lowering effect | |||
| Clopidogrel ... a Tribulus-containing formula has been associated with altered antiplatelet outcomes in case literature | |||
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified practitioner before any use.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.