Epimedium Extract

Epimedium, also called horny goat weed, grows as an ornamental herb in Asia and the Mediterranean. In Asia, its leaves have been used for treating fatigue and boosting sex drive for a long history since 16th century. Icariin is extracted from the aerial parts of the genus Epimedium (also known as Horny Goat Weed), especially the species Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim. or Epimedium Grandiflorum. Icariin is a chemical compound classified as a prenylated flavonol glycoside, a type of flavonoid. Icariin powder has brown (Icariin 20%) to light yellow (Icariin 98%) color, characteristic odor and bitter taste.

Botanical Source

1) epimedium brevicornum maxim

2) epimedium sagittatum(sieb.et zucc.)maxim

3) epimedium pubescens maxim

4) epimedium wushanense t.s.ying

5) epimedium nakai

FUNCTION OR EFFICACY

1).Anti-aging

2).Enhancing immunity

3).Decreasing the cerebral vessel resistance

4).Anti-osteoporosis

5).Promoting the body's blood-production function

6).Promoting the formation of DNA

7).Improve sexual ability

8).Anti-bacterial, anti-virus and anti-inflammatory

APPLICATION

1).Dietary supplements  

2).Herbal preparations

3).Pharmaceutical filed

4).Sexual health care products

5).Beverage and food additive