Herbal Information for Organic Horny Goat Weed in Cut Form

Common Names: Horny Goat Weed, Yin Yang Huo, Herba Epimedii, Epimedium

Botanical Names: Epimedium sagittatum

Meridians: Liver, Kidney

Pin Yin Name: Yin Yang Huo

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: 1 lb 

Form: Cut and Sifted, Organic

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: China

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

California Prop 65 

Additional Information on Horny Goat Weed

• Tonifies Kidneys
• Strengthens Yang
• Benefits Libido
• Dispels Wind Damp Cold
• Support Normal Urination
• Supports sexual health
• Eliminate Phlegm

Product Properties: Acrid, sweet, warm

Horny Goat Weed does what it says on the bag! In traditional Chinese medicine it has been used for centuries to enhance libido. TCM practitioners consider this herb to have a strong “yang” quality that supports in increasing blood circulation, tonify the kidneys, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.

Male Sexual Health Support 

Horny Goat Weed stands as a time tested holistic, therapeutic aphrodisiac that aids in increasing libido and improving erectile function. Horny Goat Weed carries the compound flavonoid “icariin”, which is also responsible for the best known health benefits associated with this herb. 

Icariin - has been found to support and assist in boosting the successful transmission of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is the primary chemical transmitter for the successful and ample delivery of blood to the sexual organ. Secondly it increases the natural circulation of free form testosterone around the body, not only boosting libido, testosterone is crucial to the health of the prostate and plays a dominant role in the production of healthy sperm. 

Constituents: 
Flavanoids, icariin, lignans, Fats, saponins, and essential oil, with trace amounts of epimedins, epimedosides, icariin, magnflorin, and quercetin.

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Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Microbacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen)
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

 References:  
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26268839
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317023#pregnancy
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-horny-goat-weed-89463