Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

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Enhance sexual energy and restore libido.

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Epimedium has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for erectile dysfunction and to enhance sexual energy. It has historically been seen as a herb for men though in modern times women have also begun to use it for restoring a low libido.

1 tablespoon steeped for 10 minutes in 1 cup of hot water, and 1 tsp honey and lemon (optional).

Safety:

Epimedium has been extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine and has not been associated with the risk of adverse effects in their literature. There is one report of a 66-year old man developing a rapid heart-beat and developing symptoms akin to a manic episode but it is not clear how much he was taking or for how long (Partin JF, Pushkin YP. Tachyarrhythmia and hypomania with horny goat weed. Psychosomatics . 2004;45:536-537). 

Epimedium may lower blood pressure if used consistently over time and if a person using it starts to feel dizzy or faint-headed after a while then they should get their blood pressure checked. 

While adverse effects are as above low, Epimedium is not a herb one could imagine giving to pregnant or breast-feeding women or the young.

30-gram bag

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