Product Name: Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium Grandiflorum) Extract Appearance: Light yellow Brown powder Mesh Analysis: Pass 80 mesh Active Ingredient: Icariin Specification: 10%~60% Test Method: UV Packing: 25Kg/drum Application: dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, food and baverage, flavor and cosmetic industries. Latin name: Epimedium grandiflorum Chinese Pin -Yin name: Yin Yang Huo Family: Berberidaceae Genus: Epimedium Part used: Whole Grass History: Horny Goat weed, known as Yin Yang Huo in China, was discovered in 200 B.C. It has been used as an all-natural phyto-aphrodisiac for a long history. Many cultures report that horny goat weed supports libido, erectile function, and helps to relieve menopausal discomfort. It was not until the second half of the 20th century that horny goat weed was widely studied and welcomed in the West for more and more of its functions revealed. Function: It has been verified that horny goat weed enhanced sexual performance through a variety of mechanisms such as increasing sperm secretion and testosterone production, increasing energy and sexual hormone production .It has also been used for disorders of the kidney in Chinese Traditional Medicine. Recent research confirmed that horny goat weed enhanced immune function by inducing the production of a series of immune factors. Furthermore, the effects of horny goat weed to stimulate red blood cell production and to increase the blood flow of the brain has also been reported, which lays a foundation for its utilization in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. 1. Aphrodisiac research Horny Goat Weed’s aphrodisiac effects has been verified in both animal and human research. Mice treated with a Horny Goat Weed preparation produced apparent effects on the improvement of sexuality. It was also shown to improve sperm secretion. Since Horny Goat Weed has been traditionally used for kidney disease, its interesting that research has demonstrated a sexual potentiation effect and improved quality of life in patients with chronic renal failure who were given Horny Goat Weed. In addition, research has shown that Horny Goat Weed has anti-fatigue effects and helps prevents adrenal exhaustion. 2. Mechanisms of action Research has shown that Horny Goat Weed significantly increases testosterone in mice. For example, it has been established that sexual arousal is linked to the activity of cholinergic neurotransmitters. However, an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inactivates cholinergic neurotransmitters. As it turns out, research shows that Horny Goat Weed is capable of inhibiting AChE. Such an inhibition may support higher levels of the key cholinergic neurotransmitters associated with sexual arousal. 3. Clinical research Hugo Malaspina, M.D., a cardiologist practicing complementary medicine in Lima, Peru, has been using Epimedium in his practice for ten years. Dr. Malaspina first found out about Epimedium through a group of sexually active older men who were taking the herb with good results. Dr. Malaspina reported: "One man in this group started taking Epimedium and found he was able to perform satisfactorily in a sexual relationship with a lady friend. Soon everyone in the group began drinking the powdered Epimedium as a beverage and enjoying the boost that the root was giving their hormonal functions. I have several of these men as patients, and their improvement prompted me to find out more about Epimedium and begin recommending it to my other pati