Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

Apr 14, 2022Abhinav Thapa

Horny goat weed refers to various herb species of the Epimedium genus. The majority of the species are endemic to China, with smaller numbers elsewhere in Asia, and a few in the Mediterranean region. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for low libido, male power, fatigue, and other conditions. Today people use horny goat weed as a natural alternative to drugs for erectile dysfunction, sexual problems, health issues that come with PMS and menopause, and other conditions.

Benefits of the herb

  • May be used as a complementary therapy to treat erectile dysfunction.
  • May help increase low libido.
  • May be helpful for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
  • May improve circulation.
  • May help relieve symptoms of PMS and menopause.

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