What is Epimedium leaf good for?
What is Epimedium leaf good for?
Epimedium is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, arthritic pain, nerve pain, and sexual dysfunction. It is thought to alter levels of certain hormones and is marketed as a dietary supplement for libido.
What is Epimedium Sagittatum extract?
Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim is one of the herbs used to treat erectile dysfunction in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction in Western Medicine.
Does epimedium increase testosterone?
According to Rister, Epimedium has testosterone-like effects, stimulating sexual activity in both men and women, increasing sperm production, stimulating the sensory nerves, and increasing sexual desire. In fact, research has shown that Epimedium significantly increases testosterone in mice.
What are the side effects of Epimedium sagittatum?
An allergic reaction to Epimedium sagittatum is possible, with signs of a rash, hives, itching, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and facial, mouth or throat swelling. Patients with hormone-related cancers or cardiovascular conditions may not be able to safely take this supplement, as noted by the MSKCC.
Can Epimedium be used for medical reasons?
However, there is some anecdotal evidence for using the herb to treat certain medical conditions. Epimedium is a flowering plant that is also known as horny goat weed and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. There have been studies conducted on cells in laboratories that report evidence of several beneficial properties of horny goat weed.
Do Epimedium flavonoids prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women?
Epimedium-Derived Phytoestrogen Flavonoids Exert Beneficial Effect on Preventing Bone Loss in Late Postmenopausal Women: A 24-Month Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
Does Epimedium work for hair growth?
While herbalists of old have known for hundreds (possibly thousands) of years, modern scientific studies may be able to explain it best. For instance this study, which focuses once again on icariin (epimedium’s most active healthful compound), shows epimedium stimulates hair follicles and cells in test subjects.
