Korean Mountain Goat Weed (Epimedium koreanum Nakai) in experiment and clinic
AUTHORS : Kiseleva T.L. | Kiseleva M.A.
RELEVANT UNIVERSITIES : Research Center of the Non-Commercial Organization “Professional Association
naturotherapists “, Moscow
YEAR : 2012
SUMMARY Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium koreanum Nakai) is one of the world’s most famous herbal remedies to restore potency and aphrodisiacs. In the experiment, Horny Goat Weed leaf extract and the flavone glycoside icariin, which is part of it, reliably exhibit estrogen-like and gonadotropic properties, improve erectile function and increase libido. Icariin has a wide spectrum of pharmacological activity, in particular, anabolic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant and antihypoxant,
neuroprotective and nootropic, antiosteoporotic, osteoprotective and other types of action, promotes angiogenesis, improves microcirculation and increases urine
output, has a hypoglycemic effect.