Horny Goat Weed
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) is a herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to family Berberidaceae. This delicate herb also called as Fairy Wings, Bishop’s Hat, Barrenwort, Yin Yang Huo and Rowdy Lamb Heb. Horny Goat Weed is a hardy perennial plant having spider like flowers particularly flourish in spring season, also having narrow and heart shaped leaves. Horny Goat Weed is a genus of almost 60 species of Berberidaceae and commonly found in southern China, Europe and central, southern and eastern Asia. [1]
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Horny Goat Weed an active alternative to Viagra
Horny Goat Weed is attaining more attention of researchers because of its aphrodisiac quality. Similar to Viagra (sildenafil), Horny Goat Weed’s active compound is icariin and has potential to improve the male impotence. Recent study endorsed Horny Goat Weed as a natural alternative to Viagra because its active compound icariin works potently by inhibiting a specific enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5, which regulates blood flow in the penis. Although Viagra has same effects but with some side effects like headache, stomach upset, facial flushing, and visual disturbances. In contrast to Viagra, Horny Goat Weed is safe, effective and powerful inhibitor of a specific enzyme and hence improves male impotence. [2]
Horny Goat Weed – A Natural Sex Enhancer
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) is studied on various male animals and it is found that it has great potential to improve the sexual performance. [2] Horny Goat Weed is alleged as a natural sexual enhancer having moderate androgen like effects. Androgens are sex hormones which are involved in developing an interest in sex in both men and women. Those women who are androgen deficient can improve their sexual performance by Horny Goat Weed; because it might boost up sexual desire. [3]
Horny Goat Weed as a Libido Booster
Horny Goat Weed is a powerful libido booster which elevates the levels of nitric oxide which relaxes blood vessels and increases the blood supply to penis. This results in increased penile blood pressure and helps to attain an erection. [1] Scientists approved Horny Goat Weed as a natural aphrodisiac which exhibits potential to improve erectile dysfunction. [4]
Horny Goat Weed is very famous because of its sexual enhancement function and helps to get erection. It is usually available as a health supplement in the form of tablets, capsules, blended forms and pills.
References:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horny_goat_weed
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18778098
- James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Page No. 289. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus.
- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929084954.htm
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