What is horny goat weed used for?

Horny goat weed is a supplement used to remedy erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is defined as the inability to get and maintain an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Most men have experienced times when they were unable to sustain an erection, but that doesn’t mean they have ED. read more

Historically, horny goat weed was thought to possess aphrodisiac effects and was used to treat impotence and involuntary or premature ejaculation. Herba Epimedii has been used traditionally in Korea, Japan, and China for more than 2,000 years to "nourish" the kidney. read more

Epimedium, the suspected active component of horny goat weed, appears to act as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, similar to some drugs used for ED. What’s more, the study indicated that horny goat weed could theoretically work better -- and cause fewer side effects -- than current drugs for erectile dysfunction. read more