Brief Introduction

Epimedium is a genus of twenty-one related plant species. The Chinese call epimedium as "yin yang huo", which has been loosely translated as "licentious goat plant" and explains why Western supplement companies have adopted the titillating name, by which it is known in the U.S: (horny goat weed). Epimedium grows as an ornamental herb in Asia and the Mediterranean region, and various species are used for medicinal purposes, including Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium brevicornum, Epimedium wushanense, Epimedium koreanum, and Epimedium pubescens.

Detailed Product Description

Product Name: Epimedium Leaf P.E.

Plant Origin: Epimedium Sagittatum Maxim

Specification: Icariin 5%, 10%, 20%, 40% HPLC
Solubility: Soluble in DMA, DMSO, not soluble in water, Methanol, and Chloroform. 

Main Functions

1) It stimulates the production of sexual hormones with no found effect on estrogen.

2) It has a pungent flavor has been shown to work mainly with the liver and kidneys.

3) It lowers blood pressure of anesthetized rabbits, normal mice, and hypertensive rats having kidney disorders.

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored.

Packing: 1/kg double layer plastic bags inside and aluminum foil bag outside; 25/kg paper drum and two plastic bags inside.