Horny Goat Weed, also known as Epimedium, is standardized to contain 20% Icariin.
- Sexual Stimulant
- Testosterone Recovery
Horny goat weed's reputed aphrodisiac qualities were discovered when a
Chinese goat herder noticed increased sexual activity in his flock
after they ingested the weed.
Animal studies indicate that horny goat weed may work by increasing
nitric oxide levels, which relaxes smooth muscle and lets more blood
flow to the penis or clitoris.
Horny goat weed also appears to act by inhibiting the PDE-5 enzyme,
which is the same way that the popular drug Viagra works.
Some evidence suggests horny goat weed may modulate levels of the
hormones cortisol, testosterone, and thyroid hormone, bringing low
levels back to normal.