Epimedium or Horny Goat Weed is a small ground covering shrub with broad, heart shaped leaves that resemble ground ivy. In Chinese folklore it has been said that this plant was a favorite of the mythical creature Yin- Yang who enjoyed one hundred orgasms a day. It is often referred to as yang tonic and it produces a warm, euphoric effect on the body.

Traditional Use of Epimedium

Epimedium is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herb. Its first recorded use dates back to the ancient text, Shen Non Ben Cao Jing (ca. 200 B.C.-100 A.D.) It was viewed as a kidney/adrenal tonic, used for male endocrine function, erectile function and enhancement of libido in men and women. Epimedium was said to “tonify life’s gate”—a term used to refer to the vital energy responsible for male sexual capability—as well as to strengthen tendons and bones, improve mental and physical fatigue. Epimedium received its colloquial name, horny goat weed, when goats grazing on the herb were observed to increase their sexual activity. Horny Goat Weed and its extracts are commonly used for their ability to enhance the libido in both men and women, improving male sexual dysfunction, and relieving symptoms of PMS and menopause. The flavanoid icarrins appears to have some properties similar to Viagra. Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor that may have potential in treating erectile dysfunction.

Scientific Research

Preliminary animal studies suggest that part of epimedium’s effects may be due to its ability to stimulate endocrine secretions of a type of androgen. Androgens are substances, such as androsterone and testosterone, that stimulate male characteristics. Epimedium has also been shown in a pharmacologic study of 104 individuals to enhance sexual vitality in a majority of the subjects.

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