Epimedium is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine. As many as 15 Epimedium species are known as “yin yang huo” in Chinese medicine.
Epimedium is used for weak back and knees, joint pain, osteoarthritis, mental and physical fatigue, memory loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, bronchitis, liver disease, HIV/AIDS, polio, a blood disorder called chronic leucopenia, viral infections of the heart, bone loss after menopause, weak bones (osteoporosis), and as a tonic.
Some men use epimedium for sexual performance problems including erectile dysfunction (ED) and involuntary ejaculation.
How does it work?
Epimedium contains chemicals which might help increase blood flow and improve sexual function. It also contains phytoestrogens, chemicals that act somewhat like the female hormone estrogen, that might reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women.
Brief Introduction
Synonyms--- Epimedium, Horny Goat Weed, Yin Yang Huo, Rowdy Lamb Herb, Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat, Fairy Wings.
Erectile dysfunction (ED). Ejaculation problems. Sexual problems. Fatigue. Memory loss. High blood pressure. Heart disease. Liver disease. Bronchitis. Joint pain. HIV/AIDS. Other conditions.
