Horny goat weed, also known as epimedium, epimedii herba, and yin yang huo, is a medicinal herb. It is a member of the Berberidaceae plant family, which contains over 50 different species. Berberis (barberry), caulophyllum (blue cohosh), mahonia (Oregon grape), and nearly 700 other plants are members of this family. Horny Goat weed is a major ingredient found in Red Boost reviews.
Many of these plants have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Despite the introduction of synthetic drugs in recent decades, some believe that these plants are safe, effective, and culturally accepted remedies with fewer side effects than many prescription medications.
What exactly is horny goat weed, and how can it help you?
Horny goat weed has been used for centuries to enhance sexual performance. Epimedium grandiflorum and Epimedium sagittatum are two of the most common species of this plant used as male enhancement supplements. It got its name because it was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac. This claim was made by a Chinese goat herder who believed his goats’ sexual activity had increased after eating the plant’s leaves.
Horny goat weed is now commonly used to treat sexual dysfunction and sexual performance issues such as erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. Epimedium is thought to be a safe alternative to prescription drugs and has been used to treat a variety of conditions including joint pain, arthritis, mental and physical fatigue, and memory loss. However, there is a paucity of scientific evidence to back up these claims.
Is horny goat weed effective?
Recent clinical trials have focused on icariin, a key chemical compound found in horny goat weed. This compound is a flavonoid (a naturally occurring plant pigment) that is thought to help with cardiovascular disease by decreasing inflammation and lowering lipids, reduce toxins in the body linked to Alzheimer’s disease, aid in fighting specific cancers, increase bone density after menopause, and boost immune support for HIV/AIDS management. These studies’ findings are inconclusive, which means there isn’t enough evidence to say whether or not horny goat weed helps with these conditions.
Herbs are not regulated, so always consult your doctor before taking any product containing this herb or any other supplement.
Men’s alleged Epimedium benefits
Epimedium has long been used as a herbal supplement to treat sexual dysfunction. To date, however, the only clinical trials have been conducted on laboratory animals and human cells (in-vivo studies). As a result, we don’t know exactly how horny goat weed works in the human body.
During male sexual stimulation, nitric oxide is released from nerve endings in the penis, resulting in a cascade of chemical releases in the body, including cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). The buildup of cGMP relaxes smooth muscle, increasing blood flow into the penis and resulting in an erection.
Some studies on patients with diabetes-related erectile dysfunction have found that their cGMP may be suppressed due to a competing chemical known as phosphodiesterase-5. Blood flow to the penis is reduced as a result of this competing chemical, making it more difficult to obtain and maintain an erection. The icariin in horny goat weed has properties similar to medications that block this competing chemical and assist men in obtaining an erection.
