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| VHHYY | English name: Horny goat extract, Epimedium extract, Icariin Latin Name: Epimedium grandiflorum L. CAS No.: 489-32-7 Molecular Formula: C33H40O15 Molecular Weight: 676.65 Active ingredients : Icariin, Epinedoside A Specification: Icariin 20%,30%,50%,90%,98% Use Part: Leaf Appearance: Light yellow fine powder Mesh size:80 Mesh Test Method: HPLC |
Epimedium plant is also known as barrenwort, fairy wings or the more common 'horny goat because of its proven aphrodisiac properties. The Epimedium plant is said to contain certain chemical compounds, otherwise known as flavonoids that has antioxidant properties, in addition to having phytoestrogens which have effects similar to the estrogen. This phytoestrogen, known as epimedium icariin is said to block the activity of a certain enzyme in the body, somewhat similar to the drugs that treat erectile dysfunction.
1. Epimedium Extract is likely to be the primary active component of Epimedium extracts, as it has been shown to share several mechanisms of action with compounds used in Western medicine to treat impotence and improve sexual function.
2. Epimedium Extract can stimulate osteoblast activity in bone tissue which has been linked to a possible therapeutic role in the treatment of osteoporosis.
3. Epimedium Extract can affect different aspects of aging mechanisms. Such as the impact of cell passage, regulating of the immune and endocrine system, improving metabolism and organ function.
4. It has a protective effect on vasopressin induced myocardial ischemia, with significant blood pressure
