Horny Goat Weed Extract

Basic info● Name : Epimedium extract  Icariin ● Other name：Epimedium davidii Franch   ● Source：EpimediumdavidiiFranch  leaf ● Latin name： EpimediumdavidiiFranch  ● Ingredient： Icariin ● Specfication ：5%-98% Icariin、10:1  ● Test methods：HP676.66● LC/TLC● CAS No.： 489-32-7● Molecular Formula：C33H40O15 ● Molecular Weight： C33H40O15● Appearance： brown yellow powderWhat is ircanIcariin is a chemical compound classified as a flavonol glycoside,Website:http://www.extract-supplier.com, a type of flavonoid. It is the 8-prenyl derivative of kaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside. The compound has been isolated from several species of plants belonging to the genus Epimedium which are commonly known as Horny Goat Weed or Yin Yang Huo.[1] Extracts from these plants are reputed to produce aphrodisiac effects, and are used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance erectile function.[2]It is thought that icariin is an active component of Epimedium extracts, as it has been shown to share several mechanisms of action with compounds used in Western medicine to treat impotence. In particular, icariin is a weak PDE5 inhibitor in vitro[3][4][5] and to enhance the production of nitric oxide,[6] as well as mimicking the effects of testosterone in rats.[7][unreliable medical source?] It is a weak antioxidant[8][9] and has antidepressant-like effects in mice.[10][11][12] It also has neuroprotective effects in rats.Product function (1) Stimulate nervous system, promoting sexual function.(2) Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, anti-asthmatic and eliminating phlegm.(3) Tonifying kidney and boosting male virility, alleviating rheumatism, strengthening the muscles and bones.(4) Lowering blood pressure and blood sugar.(5) Anti-cancer and enhancing immunity(6) Restraining staphylococcus and delaying aging.Product application1. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used as pharmaceuticalmaterail to treat asthenia of kidney, impotence, spermatorrhea,prospermia, cold extremities, acroanesthesia or convulsion, etc2. Applied in the field of health care products, it was used in capsules, health food, oral liquid, health care wine and other alcoholic beverages, which has good health-care effect on human cardiovascular and endocrine system, delaying aging.