Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)
Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a pungent ornamental herb found in Asia and the Mediterranean. The Chinese call it Yin Yang Huo, which loosely means "licentious goat plant." Legend has it that the name horny goat weed came from a herder who noticed his goats becoming more sexually active after eating the plant.
Although horny goat weed has a history of traditional use for disorders of the kidneys, joints, and liver, its principle use is as an aphrodisiac and to combat fatigue.
Today horny goat weed and its extracts are recommended for enhancing libido in both men and women and for improving male sexual function. The plant is also widely employed to relieve symptoms of PMS and menopause. The flavonoid icariin is presumed to be responsible for these unique activities, but this has not been conclusively established.
Horny goat weed has a hypotensive effect, and may be contraindicated for people with very low blood pressure.
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