Horny Goat Weed for Erectile Dysfunction

Filed Under (erectile dysfunction treatment) by admin on 16-02-2010

Horny Goat Weed

Horny Goat Weed is a herb also known as Yin Yan Huo or Epimedium is useful for erectile dysfunction treatment. This plant from Asia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe as well. In Japan this garden culture is popular for centuries. The Chinese made horny goat weed an important component of their traditional medicine. And it is only now that the Europeans start to pay attention to the qualities and possibilities of Epimedium.

According to a legend, a goat herder from China noticed sexual activity in his goats soon after they had a chance to eat horny goat weed. Modern researches showed that Epimedium affects the level of nitric oxide positively. The result is an increased blood flow and relaxed smooth muscles of the clitoris or the penis and made your erection better. The mechanism of action of the herb is also associated with inhibition of the PDE-5 enzyme. It turns out that this product of nature works the same way a famous Viagra does!

There are assumptions as for the reaction horny goat weed has on levels of various hormones. Some researches suggest it can bring to the norm low levels of testosterone, thyroid and cortisol. A recent study confirmed that among more than 30 herbs Epimedium brevicornum had the highest activity in relation to estrogenic hormone, which makes it an efficient remedy in case of menopause problems.

It should be noted though that the general effect of horny goat weed is not studied well enough. So it cannot be recommended as a totally safe method for treating erection or menopause problems yet. Epimedium koreanum was reported to have an inhibitory action for the cholinesterase enzyme. It means a potential risk of acetylcholine accumulated in muscles leading to loss of co-ordination and jerky movements. Icariin, a compound characteristic for horny goat weed, may prove harmful for the liver and the kidneys when taken in large quantities.

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