Horny Goat Weed Extract from Epimedium belongs to berberidaceae. 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.” Epimedium is mainly grown in Gansu, Shaanxi, Liaoning Provinces. While according to Ben Cao Gang Mu, Gansu Epimedium contains more active ingredient, and this place epimediuim plant is recoginized as the origin of TCM Herb Epimediuim. Thus, the source of raw material epimedium of RD Health Ingredients are mainly from Gansu province, to maintain the quality of our products, and also guarantee the sustainable supply.
Legend of Horny Goat Weed
In the Chinese History, there is a famous pharmacist Tao Hongjing, he found the record of epimedium plant is one of useful herb for kidney, and he wanted to verify it. One day, he passed by one area in Northern China. A shepherd told him that, on the mountain there was a special kind of grass, when the sheep ate them, their sex organ erected. Tao Hongjing was very curious and directly wanted to check the magic function of this grass. Amazingly, horny goat weed indeed has such function, and those sheep are very active and their sex organ erected depending on the grass they took. Since then, Tao edited his discovery into his book, and a lot of Chinese medical doctor began to add this into their formula for kidney protector, and male sexual impotence.
Icariin, Bio active Ingredient from Horny goat weed, epimedium extract

- Icariin, is an all-natural sexual support for greater potency and performance, and is a great enhancer for both men and women.
- Synonyms: Icariine; Icariln; Ieariline; Epimedium extract; Horny goat weed extract; epimedium extract icariin ;3-[(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-7-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-8-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; Epimedium; Epimediun P.E.;
- Cas No.: 489-32-7
- Molecular Formula: C33H40O15
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Product | Specification |
Horny Goat Weed Extract – Icariin HPLC 10%, 20%, 30% 40%, 50% | Botanic Source: Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim. Part of Used: Whole up ground herb Appearance: Light Yellow Brown Fine Powder Certificates: Kosher, Halal; Food Grade |
Horny Goat Weed Extract – Icariin 60%, 90%, 98% HPLC | Botanic Source: Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim. Part of Used: Whole up ground herb Appearance: Light Yellow Fine Powder |
Applications: Horny Goat Weed Extract can be applied in Functional Foods, Functional Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Herbal blends, Tablets/Capsules. |
Storage and Package: Keep in cool and dry place of room temperature, out of direct light and heat; in 25kg/drum, plastic bag inside, or 1kg/aluminum foil bag; Shelf life: 24 months within proper storage. |
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