women and men
and is said to be effective
in promoting
and
maintaining normal
sexual desire in both sexes,
as well as
supporting erectile function
and promoting
the
increase of sperm production
in men. The herb is also thought to be effective in
reducing temporary fatigue, increasing energy and
alleviating menopausal discomforts.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences even recommends Epimedium to slow
the ageing
process.
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The information presented herein by
Herbal Palace
is intended for
educational purposes
only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are
not intended to
diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results
may vary, and before using any
supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your
own health care provider.
History:
Epimedium is one of about twenty-five species of herbaceous flowering
plants that is
native to China and other parts of Asia (other species are native to
Europe). The hardy,
deciduous perennial grows as a leafy groundcover, most abundantly
at higher altitudes,
and bears four-petaled, purple, pink, yellow or white
"spider-like" flowers that resemble
a "Bishop's Hat" (giving the plant one of its common names),
and blooming in spring or
early summer. Epimedium has a two-thousand-year-old history in China, where its
medicinal properties were first recorded in
200 B.C. The Chinese regard this herb as one
of the most effective aphrodisiacs for
both men and women, and its use came about in a
somewhat circuitous way (or so legend
has it). Centuries ago, Chinese goat herders
noticed incessant sexual behavior in
his goats and observed that this activity seemed to be
directly related to their
diet. When the goats fed on this herb, the activity increased;
hence, another common
name, Horny Goat Weed, was christened, and it probably did
not take too long
thereafter for its use to be shifted to humans. In China, its name is
translated as "the
herb for the man who likes sex too much, like a goat." In Chinese
herbal medicine, Epimedium has also been used to treat kidney, joint, liver and back
disorders, but its
fame rests upon its aphrodisiacal qualities. Some of the constituents
included in Epimedium are a variety of flavonoids, polysaccharides, lignins,
sesquiterpenes,
phenolic and penethylol glycosides, ionones, sterols and an alkaloid
called magnaflorine.
Beneficial
Uses:
Epimedium is believed to be one of the most potent aphrodisiacs available
for both men
and women. The flavonoid content is said to promote the stimulation of
sensory nerves,
particularly in the genitals, and its use is said to support
increased sexual arousal, as well
as copulation activity and testosterone levels.
Testosterone stimulates centers of the brain
having to do with increased sexuality in
both men and women, and in several studies that
were conducted, it was demonstrated
that Epimedium does, in fact, appear to enhance
sexuality and quality of sex
life and has been prescribed for women suffering from
decreased sexual motivation. It
was also claimed that it improved sexual performance in
patients undergoing hemo-dialysis for renal failure. Although the exact way that
Epimedium acts is not fully
understood, it is thought that an enzyme called
acetylcholinesterase supports high
levels of the key cholinergic neurotransmitters that are
associated with sexual arousal,
and, certainly, the plant has been in use for centuries to
restore sexual
desire in both women and men.
With specific
regard to male sexuality, Kee Chang Juang, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of
Pharmacology at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, claimed that in laboratory
research, Epimedium appeared to have a sexual stimulatory
effect on human males and
may also stimulate the growth of the testes. In addition,
it was also reported that men who
took this herb showed a boost in erectile function
and an increase in spermatozoa
production. In the Chinese
Materia Medica,
pharmacist, You-Ping Shu, Ph.D., reported
that in animal laboratory experiments, there
was an increase in semen secretion.
Epimedium is
said to be highly effective in treating bronchitis. Pharmacist,
You-Ping Shu,
Ph.D., reports in The Chinese
Materia Medica
that there is a 74.6%
efficacy rate in
clinical trials for treating this condition.
There
are claims that Epimedium reduces fatigue, increases energy and
stamina and
revitalizes the body. Studies have shown that the herb helps to promote an
increase in the
body's metabolic rate and may provide a temporary physical boost.
Epimedium
is believed to be a tonic that improves the overall quality of life.
The Chinese
Academy of Sciences even recommends the regular use of Epimedium
to slow the ageing
process. There is also strong scientific evidence (in
current research), which would
support the traditional Chinese herbal use of Epimedium, claiming that it is helpful for
heart, liver and osteopathic problems
(particularly inflammation associated with the lower
back and knees). There are also
studies in progress, asserting that use of the herb may
lower blood pressure by
dilating capillaries and blood vessels, thereby increasing blood
flow.
Because
Epimedium is believed to promote normal hormone balance, it is
believed to
relieve both the temporary discomforts of menopause and also
premenstrual syndrome
(PMS).
Recommended
Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at
mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use
of Epimedium.
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