Epimedium, also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo (Chinese: 淫羊藿), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Berberidaceae. The majority of the species are endemic to China, with smaller numbers elsewhere in Asia, and a few in the Mediterranean region.
Epimedium species are deciduous or evergreen hardy perennials. The majority have four-parted "spider-like" flowers in spring. The species used as a dietary supplement is Epimedium grandiflorum. It contains icariin, which is a weak PDE5 inhibitor in vitro.
Epimedium, also known as horny goat weed, is an herbal remedy that is most commonly used to enhance stamina and improve sexual energy, though it can be used for other purposes. Traditionally, herbal epimedium has been used to treat disorders of the kidneys, joints and liver. In the United States, however, its sole use is as an aphrodisiac and to combat fatigue.
1.Enhances sexual functions traditionally, and researches show that Icariin can enhance erectile functions.
2.Benefits kidneys and removes rheumatisms
3.Prevents osteoporosis
4.Strengthens the immunity ablity.
5.Increases coronal pulse flowing, and accelerates spermatic fluid.
6.Reduce blood pressure and blood sugar
7.Reduce beta-lipoprotein and cholesterin
8.Anti inflammation and increase immunity
9.Reducing breathing heavily
10.Have notable restraining effects on white grapes cocci and golden grape coccus
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