Botanical name: Epimedium grandiflorum
Other name: yin yang huo
Epimedium, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is employed for various potential health advantages, addressing issues ranging from sexual problems to post-menopausal symptoms. Nevertheless, there is limited research available to substantiate its purported medicinal properties. Daniel Powers, a herbalist and the founder of The Botanical Institute, a hub for herbal and botanical medicine, highlights, “Horny goat weed holds popularity in traditional Chinese medicine. When taken at suitable doses for a brief duration, it is generally well-tolerated and deemed safe for the majority of individuals.”
Medicinal Uses:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Depression
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Asthma
- Premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms
- Cardiovascular disease
