Horny goat weed
Horny goat weed helps facilitate muscle relaxation, healthy erectile function, and stroke prevention.
What is Horny goat weed?
Horny goat weed is a perennial plant native to China, Japan and North Korea.66The plant’s Chinese name is yin yang huo, which translates literally as horny goat weed.2 It can grow up to 18 inches tall and displays purple flowers that have a soft texture.67,68
Horny goat weed has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and got its name from farmers who observed goats engaging in sexual behavior after eating it.69,70 It has been used to treat everything from erectile dysfunction to hay fever.1
What Are the Benefits of Horny Goat Weed
The most common benefit of herbal combinations that contain horny goat weed is healthier libido and erectile function. Researchers believe the increase in blood flow from the compound icariin may also be beneficial for the symptoms of atherosclerosis, aka hardening of the arteries. Horny goat weed also shows promise for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women when taken in conjunction with calcium supplements.
Products Featuring Horny Goat Weed:
Fertile XY™ for Male Fertility Health
Ikawe for Men™ for Male Sexual Enhancement
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References
1. CRNP, Lori Smith BSN MSN. "Horny Goat Weed: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects." Medical News Today. April 20, 2017. Accessed April 20, 2019. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317023.php.
2. "Horny Goat Weed." Horny Goat Weed | Michigan Medicine. Accessed April 20, 2019. https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-4391000.
