HORNY GOAT WEED 1200 mg

The Full Spectrum Difference
Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Horny Goat Weed combines a standardized extract of Epimedium sagittatum with whole leaf epimedium. It is standardized to 10% flavonoids as icariin. The stem and leaf of epimedium also contain des-O-methlicariin, ß-anhydroicaritin and magnoflorine. Combining standardized epimedium extract with whole leaf maintains the integrity of the botanical while providing a concentrated source of its valuable constituents, according to modern scientific investigation.

A History of Traditional Use
Epimedium is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herbalism. Its first recorded use dates back to the ancient text, Shen Non Ben Cao Jing (ca. 200 B.C.-100 A.D.) It was viewed as a kidney / adrenal tonic, used for male endocrine function, erectile function and enhancement of libido in men and women. Epimedium was said to "tonify life's gate" - a term used to refer to the vital energy responsible for male sexual capability - as well as to strengthen tendons and bones.*

Epimedium received its colloquial name, horny goat weed, when goats grazing on the herb were observed to increase their sexual activity.