Horny goat weed supplement review - Horny Goat Weed: Will it make you horny, too?

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. Supplement companies have adopted the provocative name by which it is known in the U.S. Horny goat weed was named epimedium because it is similar to a plant found in the ancient Asian kingdom of Media, now a part of Iran. Epimedium is a genus of many related plant species and some are used for medicinal purposes, including Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium brevicornum, and Epimedium koreanum. 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.

Horny Goat Weed, 400 mg
Horny goat weed is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herbal medicine.  In China it is especially used for supporting healthy sexual activity - thus its name, Horny Goat Weed. Horny Goat Weed 400 mg has epimedium extract (standardized to 10% flavonoids as icariin).

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What the Research Says about Horny Goat Weed
Very little research has been published in the Western medical literature regarding this plant. Our Chinese study investigated the therapeutic effect of epimedium sagittatum (horny goat weed) on 22 patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis. Twelve patients with hemodialysis were served as controls. Horny goat weed had a sex enhancing effect and improved their quality of life. For more horny goat weed information. For more erectile dysfunction information.

Horny Goat Weed Mechanism of Action
The exact way that horny goat weed works remains unclear. Animal studies have shown that it may influence levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine and reduce cortisol levels. The leaves of ES contain a variety of flavonoids, icariin, sterols and an alkaloid called magnaflorine. It’s quite possible horny goat weed influences several aspects of human sexual biochemistry. Icariin is known to help with erectile function.

Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Horny Goat Weed (Double Potency)
Epimedium is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herbalism.  In China it is especially used for supporting healthy sexual activity - thus its name, Horny Goat Weed. Full Spectrum Horny Goat Weed 1200 mg combines epimedium extract (standardized to 10% flavonoids as icariin) with whole leaf epimedium to insure a full spectrum of important constituents.

Epimedium Sagittatum Standardized Leaf Extract (10% flavonoids as icariin)
Epimedium Sagittatum Whole Leaf

Horny Goat Weed Summary
Horny goat weed is, in fact, likely to make you horny. Most users will notice a mild to moderate effect on the third or fourth day of use. For information on female impotence and impotence in a male.

Horny Goat Weed Research
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Horny goat weed emails
Q. Horny Goat Weed: An interesting side effect - I just returned from an 11 day cruise. I rarely take the elevator onboard, and daily activity is much more than I'm normally used to. Swimming, hiking ashore, plus all of those stairs. After a week or so, I'm pooped. My legs ached from all of this extra exercise. One evening I needed to stay awake for a couple of onboard shows, so I took a horny goat weed capsule (from Physician Formulas - about 500mg) more for it's stimulating properties than for what it is advertised for. Much to my surprise the aches in my overworked muscles completely disappeared within less than an hour. It also kept me awake and alert for the needed time.
   A. Interesting horny goat weed review.

Q. Can horny goat weed and maca be combined?
   A. When used in low dosages, horny goat weed and maca can be combined.

Q. What is the right dosage of horny goat weed?
   A. Each person responds differently, but, as a general rule, one option is to try a horny goat weed supplement extract of 400 mg in the morning every other day for week and then base your future dosage on your initial repsone. The future horny goat weed dosage could be higher or lower depending on how it makes you feel.

Q. Can I take horny goat weed the same day as Passion Rx or other sex herbs?
   A. We prefer not mixing horny goat weed in the 400 mg dosage with other sexual herbs or products since overstimulation can occur. Thus, take horny goat weed by itself and not the same day as other herbs.

Q.  I have recently purchased a bottle of Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium Sagittatum) extract from physician formulas and I am very happy with the product. I have been currently looking for both a Muira Pauma extract as well as a Catuaba extract but have found none that I trust enough to purchase. Physician formulas website offers Muira Pauma in 500mg capsules but it does not state that it is an extract. Do you have any recommendations on how I may obtain a trustworthy and potent extract of Muira Pauma and or Catuaba extract?
   A. Some herbs are better used as extracts, others as the full powder. In the case of catuaba and muira puama, feedback thus far reveals that the regular non extract powder is working well.

Q. I am taking 5 mg of Crestor daily. Is it safe to mix it with horny goat weed with maca... Plus I am a woman. Will it work on females?
   A. We can never promise that a supplement is safe when combined with medicines. Much depends on the dosage used. Always start with a low amount. See NEWSLETTER for an explanation of the factors that are involved.

Q. Is there a load-up period for horny goat weed before results can be noticed? I know that some herbs and supplements have a period of time that the product needs to be taken and be built up in the body before the desired results can be noticed.
   A. Some people are sensitive and may notice an effect from horny goat weed within a day or two, for others it may take several days. Yes, most aphrodisiac herbs take several days for their full benefit to be apparent.

Q. Can a person use both tongkat ali and also horny goat weed at the same time?
   A. It is a good idea to first learn how horny goat weed and tongkat ali each one work by themselves. If combining, the dosages would need to be reduced at least by half.

Q. A quick question before i buy horny goat weed supplement. Can horny goat weed extract be taken with Cialis at the same time, i have read up on horny goat weed herb and am contemplating on trying it out but am afraid of bad side effects happening. Does it also increase male fertility? I'm a smoker so i suppose that's no help.
   A. We prefer horny goat weed and other sexual improving herbs not be taken the same day as Cialis or other erectile dysfunction herbs. Often it takes a few days for aphrodisiac herbs to have their full benefits. Therefore, horny goat weed herb can be taken three or four days, and then Cialis, Viagra, or Levitra can be taken on the day of activity but the horny goat weed can be skipped the day the drugs are taken. Each person is different in their response and hence have approval by your doctor. As to fertility, see fertility information.

Q. I have been taking horny goat weed and maca and I can certainly feel the effects of a more firmer and for a better word alive penis. also my urination is more powerful, but I believe that this has caused my blood pressure to be up a bit, not terribly high.. it varies 148-85 at times. My doctor has recommended some medication for my blood pressure. If I use Passion Rx would that create a problem? Also, I am 64 yrs old but in really good health other wise, I exercise a lot, I live on an extremely healthy diet and not overweight. My issue is that I am planning to get married to some one who is 40 , we will be meeting in about a month from now; can I use Passion x at this time to condition my self? or is there some thing else that you would recommend and then use the Passion Rx closer to the time I will have intercourse.
   A. It takes a few days of using Passion Rx 2 days on, 1 day off, to get the maximal benefits. We don't suggest using Passion Rx the same days as horny goat weed or maca. Passion Rx, may, in some people, raise blood pressure slightly.

Q. Can a person take horny goat weed supplement while using the nitro patch?
   A. Many of the sexual herbs increase heart rate and very high dosages could lead to heart rhythm problems. If a person is on a nitro patch that means they have heart problems, therefore horny goat weed supplements are not recommended.

Horny goat weed article
Horny goat weed is an herb found in Asia. 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 in the western world is as an aphrodisiac and to combat fatigue.

Composition of horny goat weed herb
Horny goat weed herb has a number of substances including prenylated flavonol glycosides, ikarisoside A, icarisid II, epimedoside A, icariin, epimedin B, yinyanghuo A - E, and epimedokoreanoside. Flavonoids include chrysoeriol, quercetin, apigenin, kaempferol, and luteolin.

Horny goat weed studies
Very little research has been published in the Western medical literature regarding horny goat weed extract. Our Chinese study investigated the therapeutic effect of horny goat weed (epimedium sagittatum) on 22 patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis. Horny goat weed had a sex enhancing effect and improved their quality of life.

Horny goat weed mechanism of action
The exact way that horny goat weed works remains unclear. Animal studies have shown that it may influence levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine and reduce cortisol levels. The leaves of horny goat weed contain a variety of flavonoids (one prominent flavonoid is icariin), sterols and an alkaloid called magnaflorine. It’s quite possible horny goat weed influences several aspects of human sexual biochemistry. Icariin is known to help with erectile function.

Horny goat weed side effects - horny goat weed warning
Side effects from horny goat weed are likely with high dosage use. Horny goat weed herb has not been available long enough in western countries for us to have a good understanding of its potential side effects when misused. However, there is a possibility that very high doses of horny goat weed pills - just like many herbs that have a stimulating nature - can cause heart rhythm disturbances or increase heart rate. A more common horny goat weed side effect is insomnia when this herb is used in high doses.

Horny goat weed herb review
Horny goat weed is likely to make you horny. Most users will notice a mild to moderate effect on the third or fourth day of use. Long term benefits and side effects of horny goat weed are not known, hence it is preferable to take breaks from use.

You will find horny goat weed in a popular sexual enhancing product called Passion Rx which works in men and women.
 

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