Horny Goat Weed

Species Name: Epimedium.

Also known as: Barrenwort, Yin Yang Huo, Fairy Wings, Bishop’s Hat.

Horny goat weed grows wild in the mountain areas and is a native to Southern Europe along with Southern, Eastern and Central Asia.

Everyone will agree that that the name of this herb is quite an attention getter and might even entice you to smile a little.

The way this herb got its name is rather an interesting story. History states that a Chinese goat herder is the one who came up with the name “horny goat weed”. Apparently, he noticed that after the goats in his herd ate this herb they became sexually active and this is where the name was born.

What is Horny Goat Weed: Honey goat weed belongs to the family “Berberidaceae”. It is a recurring plant that has flowers with four petals. These flowers appear on the plant in the spring and summer months.

The Chinese have been using this herb to enhance sexual activity for many years.

It is a very leafy herb that contains “flavonoids” “Magnaflorine” and “Sterols”. These are the ingredients that are believed to enhance the neurotransmitters that trigger the sex drives. Therefore, the leaves are the part that is used to make the herbal remedy.

It is believed that testosterone levels may be restored by the ingredient “flavonoid icariin” that is also found in horny goad weed.

Home remedies using horny goat weed:

Benefits of Horny Goat Weed:

The main benefit of the honey goat weed is pretty self-explanatory. It is of course, the support it offers for improving sexual stamina and increasing the desire for sexual activity. This is why it is used as an aphrodisiac and for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Both men and women can use this herb to help increase their sexual activity. However, it does have other benefits as well. For instance, it is also used as an energy booster to relieve fatigue and to treat symptoms of menopause.

Honey goat weed is also used for kidney and liver problems along with back and joint pain.

Uses of Horny Goat Weed:

• Aphrodisiac
• Fatigue
• Menopause
• Kidney and liver conditions
• Back and joint pain
• Capsule
• Tablets

Side Effects of horny goat weed:

There are no known side effects associated with the use of this herb as of now. Although, as with any herb or medication it is advised that pregnant or nursing women do not use this herb.