HerbHorny Goat Weed
Scientific evidence is limited; some small studies suggest benefits for post-menopausal osteoporosis and sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
Benefits
- Traditionally used for fatigue
- arthritic pain
- nerve pain
- and sexual dysfunction
- may help prevent bone loss
- can relax blood vessels
- potentially improving blood flow
- sexual function
- and energy levels.
Key compounds
Icariinflavonoidsicaritindesmethylicaritin
May help with
- Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for fatigue
- arthritic pain
- nerve pain
- and sexual dysfunction
- also for increasing sex drive
- improving mental and physical performance
- and supporting bone health.
Best for these goals
Traditionally used for fatiguearthritic painnerve painand sexual dysfunctionmay help prevent bone losscan relax blood vesselspotentially improving blood flowsexual functionand energy l
How to use it
Tablets, capsules, tea, liquid extract, dried ground powder
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Avoid if sensitive to Epimedium, with heart disease, or hormone-sensitive cancers. May cause dry mouth, nausea, upset stomach, vertigo, rapid irregular heartbeat, and mood changes. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to insufficient data. | Interactions: May interact with nitrates, hormone therapy, and erectile dysfunction medications; caution with alcohol due to increased vertigo risk. No major interactions documented; use standard caution.
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