Epimedium Extract

Epimedium plant is also known as barrenwort, fairy wings or the more common 'horny goat  because of its proven aphrodisiac properties. The Epimedium plant is said to contain certain chemical compounds, otherwise known as flavonoids that has antioxidant properties, in addition to having phytoestrogens which have effects similar to the estrogen. This phytoestrogen, known as epimedium icariin is said to block the activity of a certain enzyme in the body, somewhat similar to the drugs that treat erectile dysfunction

FUNCTION

1. Epimedium Extract is likely to be the primary 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 and improve sexual function. 
2. Epimedium Extractcan stimulate osteoblast activity in bone tissue which has been linked to a possible therapeutic role in the treatment of osteoporosis.
3. Epimedium Extractcan affect different aspects of aging mechanisms. Such as the impact of cell passage, regulating of the immune and endocrine system, improving metabolism and organ function.
4. It has a protective effect on vasopressin induced myocardial ischemia, with significant blood pressure

 Indications and Uses:

1) Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives, it also can be added into many kinds of product;

2) Applied in health product field, it has good effect for cardiovascular diseases and cancer;

3) Applied in pharmaceutical field, it can be used to prevent variety of cardiovascular disease.