Horny Goat Weed
Overview
Horny Goat Weed is a perennial Herb native to China, Japan and Korea. It's leaves have been used in Tradional Chinese Medicine for over 1000 years for treating a number of health conditions. The active compound is Icariin and extracts of this herb can be standardized from 1% to 98% for Icariin only not Icariins.
Botanical Names
Epimedium accuminatum
Epimedium alpinum
Epimedium brevicornum
Epimedium coactum
Epimedium davidii
Epimedium diphyllum
Epimedium fargesii
Epimedium grandiflorum
Epimedium humanense
Epimedium koreanum
Epimedium pinnatum
Epimedium saggittatum
Epimedium sempervirens
Epimedium truncatum
Epimedium wanshanense
Horny Goat Weed is from the Berberidaceae family.
Health Benefits of Horny Goat Weed
Cardiovascular System
Horny Goat Weed may dilate Blood Vessels (due to the Icariin content of Horny Goat Weed). [1]
Horny Goat Weed may help to prevent Heart Attack and may reduce the severity of Heart Attack. [2]
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