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Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) is a genus of twenty-one related plant species. The Chinese refer to Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) as "yin yang huo", which has been loosely translated by some as "licentious goat plant" and explains why Western supplement companies have adopted the titillating name by which it is known in the U.S: Horny Goat Weed. Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) is grown as an ornamental herb in Asia and the Mediterranean region, and various species are used for medicinal purposes, including Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium brevicornum, Epimedium wushanense, Epimedium koreanum, and Epimedium pubescens. Claims: Because of the traditional use of Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) for treating fatigue and boosting sex drive, the majority of the claims for Western dietary supplements center around sex drive: *Boosts libido (sex drive) *Increases energy levels *Enhances recovery from exercise (via cortisol-control) *Makes you more sexy (not really, but this is what the ads would suggest) Theory: The use of Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) as a medicinal herb dates back to at least 400 A.D., where it has been used as a tonic for the reproductive system (boosting libido and treating impotence) and as a rejuvenating tonic (to relieve fatigue). Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) is thought to work via modulation of cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone). Under conditions of high stress, the increased cortisol levels are known to cause fatigue and depress sex drive - so bringing cortisol levels back into normal ranges is also thought to help restore normal metabolism, energy levels and libido.For More Detail
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