Product Name: Horny Goat Weed Extract

Latin Name: Epimedium Brevicornum Maxim

Appearance: Brown-Yellow Powder

Test method: HPLC&UV

Part Used: Seed

Molecular Formula: C₃₃H₄₀O₁₅

Specifications: 10%-98%

Intoduction:

Horny Goat Weed has 2,000 years to used as a sex-enhancer in China.Many cultures report that horny goat weed supports libido, erectile function, and helps to relieve menopausal discomfort. One ingredient, maca, is reported to support erectile problems, for men and women with low libido, and for women undergoing menopause. Horny Goat Weed (epimedium) is comprised of several species of epimedium, a leafy plant which grows in the wild, most abundantly at higher altitudes.                                              It is thought that icariin is likely to be the primary active component of Epimedium extracts, as it has been shown to share several mechanisms of action with compounds used in Western medicine to treat impotence and improve sexual function. In particular, icariin has been demonstrated to act as a PDE5 inhibitor and to enhance the production of bioactive nitric oxide, as well as mimicking the effects of .It also shows antioxidant,antidepressantand neuroprotective effects in animal studies, as well as stimulating osteoblast activity in bone tissue which has been linked to a possible therapeutic role in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Function:

1. The immune system

Epimedium polysaccharide can enhance the immune function of the body, and can enhance and maintain the normal adrenal cortex function and immune function.

2. Anti-aging

Epemedium affects senescence in different ways, delaying the aging process and preventing the occurrence of senile diseases.For example, it affects cell passage, prolongs growth period, regulates immune and secretion system, and improves metabolism and functions of various organs.

3. Cardiovascular

Epimedium extract can reduce cerebrovascular resistance and protect myocardial ischemia caused by pituitropin. It has scientific basis for the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina pectoris.

4. Effect on blood

Epimedium polysaccharide inhibited platelet aggregation and inhibited thrombosis.And can promote the differentiation and proliferation of a variety of blood cells, promote hematopoietic function.

5. Boosts metabolism

Epimedium can promote DNA synthesis.

6. Anti-osteoporosis

The experimental results showed that Epimedium can promote DNA synthesis of bone marrow cells and play the role of "pcomplement", which has a good prevention and treatment effect on osteoporosis.

7. The effect on sexual function

Epimedium has the effect of prolactin, which is caused by hypersecretion of semen, filling of seminal vesicles, stimulating sensory nerves and indirectly stimulating sexual desire. Although the liquid extract made from Epimedium or Epimedium could not show tail lifting reaction in dogs, it was known that it had the effect of promoting semen secretion, with the strongest effect on leaves and roots, followed by fruits and stems.

Applications:

1.In Food field, epimedium extract is mainly used as food additives.
2.In health product field, epimedium extract is good for cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
3.In pharmaceutical field, epimedium extract is mainly used as pharmaceutical material to treat asthenia of kidney, impotence, spermatorrhea, prospermia, cold extremities, acroanesthesia or convulsion.