Epimedium Herb

The Epimedium plant has more than 60 different species around the globe. These well known plants are known for its aphrodisiac properties. It has multiple names around the world. It China is better known as Yin Yang Huo and in England and North America it is branded as Horny Goat Weed.  Before prescription medicine drugs like Viagra were introduced,  the Chinese and Japanese herbalist were using this herbs to combat erectile dysfunction.

Cultivation of Epimedium

Even though is was first though that Epimedium can only be cultivate in Eastern Countries like Japan and China, it has now been noted that some varieties of the plant are being cultivate in Western areas.  There are now extensive arrays of Chinese varieties that are being planted in the west with great success.

Epimedium well known aphrodisiac

It’s a well known fact among herbalist and health practitioners that horny goat weed are known to increase a male-libido. Today Health practitioners sell this herb in its extract version in either its raw or tablets form. AlphaMaleshop have blended Epimedium with other aphrodisiac herbs to produce male enhancement pills to help men suffering from male menopause. 

Active Ingredient in Epimedium

The so called active ingredient in Epimedium is “icariin”. Icariin have been verified to act as a pde-5 inhibitor and improve the creation of bioactive nitric oxide and imitate the properties of testosterone. Basically it’s known to improve male sexual function and its works on the same basis as Viagra the prescription drug. 

Even though this herb is mainly used by men it has noted that it can be taken by women.  Where Viagra only allows a male to obtain and sustain an erection, Epimedium is just so much more. It does not only help a man to obtain and sustain an erection but also increase his sexual performance and sexual potency. Males that have used Epimedium over a long period of time have mention that it gradually increases the male libido, which men definitely appreciate as they get older.