Horny Goat Weed Improves Libido And Erectile Dysfunction


by George Knows - Date: 2007-04-06 - Word Count: 395 Share This!

Although the name sounds funny, this little herb is a legend known for it's aphrodesiac and qualities for men and women. It has been known to help men red rid of erectile dysfunction and reach the best sexual health of their lives.

For both men and women, it is a libido enhancing herb that increases sex drive and sexual performance. The herb is also known as Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings or Yin Yang Huo. Epimedium is part of a family of 25 similar species, and grows natively in southern Europe and all parts of Central to Southern and Eastern Asia.

History Of Horny Goat Weed

The herb was first mentioned in ancient Chinese medical writings. The physician Shen Nong, first wrote of it in his "Canon of Medicinal Herbs", completed sometime in 400 A.D. The plant name Epimedium from which Horny Goat Weed is extracted, was discovered in the ancient Asian kingdom of Media, in modern day Iran.

Horny Goat Weed is not widely known as one of the most important herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine since this time, and is gaining fast recognition in the Western world for its many uses.

How Is It Made?

Only the leaves and stems are actually used. These parts are either dried or ground into powder or made into a liquid extract. The leaves are made up of a blend of flavonoids, sterols, polysaccharides and a compound called Magnaflorine. This herb is well known to promote sexual vigor and drive, strengthen erections and reduce stress, fatigue and anxiety.

Does Horny Goat Weed Work?

Modern research shows that taking horny goat weed daily can enhance the sexual abilities of men such as staying power and sexual drive.

Horny goat weed increases the production of a hormone that occurs naturally called nitric oxide which is necessary for gaining an erection. This hormone decreases with age and Horny goat weed naturally replenishes healthy levels of it to help improve sexual performance.

Horny goat weed is well known throughout Chinese history and is also popular in the modern health care field.

It has also been used to improve the condition of the liver, joints, knee and back. Now, the Chinese Academy of Sciences recommends the use of Horny Goat Weed (under its other name "Epimedium") as it improves the quality of life for so many people.

Research also shows that Horny Goat Weed can give you more energy naturally and reduces exhaustion.


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George Knows is a nutritionist who tests, researches and reviews the top sexual health supplements for his health related websites. Read more about Horny Goat Weed at his sexual health website, http://www.hornygoatweednow.com

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