Brief Introduction of epimedium extract
Epimedium, also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, rowdy lamb herb, randy beef grass or yin yang huo is a genus of flowering plants in the family the Berberidaceae.There are about 50 species, the majority of which are endemic to China.
Horny Goat Weed has 2,000 years to used as a male function enhancer in China.Many cultures
report that horny goat weed supports libido, erectile function, and helps to relieve menopausal
discomfort. One ingredient, maca, is reported to support erectile problems, for men and women with low libido, and for women undergoing menopause. Horny Goat Weed (epimedium)
is comprised of several species of epimedium, a leafy plant which grows in the wild, most abundantly at higher altitudes.
Basic Information of epimedium extract
ANALYSIS |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULTS |
Appearance |
Brown powder |
Complies |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
Assay(Icariins, HPLC) |
≥20% |
20.5% |
Sieve analysis |
100% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
4.28% |
Residue on Ignition |
≤5.0% |
4.42% |
Heavy Metal |
<10ppm |
Complies |
As |
<0.5ppm |
Complies |
Pb |
<0.5ppm |
Complies |
Cd |
<0.5ppm |
Complies |
Residual Solvents |
<100ppm |
Complies |
Main Functions of epimedium extract
1.Improving the function of sexual gland , regulating the endocrine and stimulating sensory nerve;
2.Strengthening the immune system and promoting vasodilation, with the function of removing blood stasis;
3.Anti-aging, improving organism metabolism and organ function;
4.Regulating cardiovascular, it has significant anti-hypotension function;
5.Owning anti-bacterial, anti-virus and anti-inflammatory effect.