Herbs Ways: Horny goat weed

Thursday, 31 July 2008

Horny goat weed

The herb Horny goat weed or Epimedium caught my eye today. Forget Viagra this apparently has the same affect. The herb originates from Eastern Asia.

Apart from the root the whole plant is used. The aerial part of the herb is gathered in spring and autumn, dried in the sun and cut into pieces.

This herb stimulates the parts in the sexual organs, giving stronger genital feelings. It also proven to increase sperm production and subsequently give better fertility. It goes further into stimulating the central nervous system with increased sexual desire resulting. Your vitality is also increased alongside all these other benefits

Appropriately names 'Horny Goat Weed' is a traditional natural medicine used in China and Japan. This herb, also know as Yin Yang Huo, Inyokaku and Herba Epimedii, has a history of traditional use for disorders of the kidneys, joints, liver, back and knees. Even with all these benefits, the principle use is as an aphrodisiac.

There is a exporter of the raw herb from Southern China specialising in this particular herb. It gives further information about it's benefits, not talking too technical though. You might want to have a read.

http://www.epimedium-horny-goat-weed.com/

There are also sites that sell the herb in pill form with the same format and claimed affects as Viagra without side affects. Sales talk or fact? I suppose you'd have to try it yourself to find out!