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InventoryRef 8274315/10/2010

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT

Tribulus Terrestris Fruit/Stem Extract is the extract of the fruits and stems of the Small Caltrop, Tribulus terrestris L., Zygophyllaceae

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 90131-68-3
CAS 90131-68-3PubChem CID 10125785

Tribulus terrestris, ext.

Tribulus terrestris is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. DrugBank

IUPAC name
2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid;2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
Molecular formula
C10H21N3O9
Molecular weight
327.29 g/mol
Exact mass
327.12777926 Da
Topological polar surface area
229.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
9
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
10
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

CaltropGoatheadGokshuraPuncture vineBulgarian tribulusEINECS 290-381-1RefChem:190904290-381-1
3 more reported names
CreatineGluconateTribulus terrestrisTribulus

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

What the official INCI name states

The official label is a composite INCI name with 2 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.

Identity type from wording
composite
Preparation or form
STEM EXTRACT, EXTRACT
Stated biological parts
FRUIT, STEM
Named source segments
2
Review parsed source-name segments
  1. TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT
  2. STEM EXTRACT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Tribulus terrestris

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT

INCI name

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT

Description

Tribulus Terrestris Fruit/Stem Extract is the extract of the fruits and stems of the Small Caltrop, Tribulus terrestris L., Zygophyllaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
82743
Imported identity
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 90131-68-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/STEM EXTRACT from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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