Horny Goat Weed supplements

Horny Goat Weed

Horny Goat Weed is the common name for the herb Epimedium. It has been used in Chinese medicine since ancient times, and is known as Yin Yang Hu. The amusing common name is thought to have stuck after a goat herder noticed his goats becoming more randy after eating it! It is now commonly used for men’s health and libido issues.

Uses of Horny Goat Weed

The herb has been in use in traditional Chinese medicine for at least two thousand years. It was traditionally used to treat;

• Low libido
• Erectile and sexual dysfunction
• Fatigue and low energy

It is now also used by athletes and body builders for;

• Increased muscle growth
• Aggression in training
• Fast power and strength improvements

The popularity of Horny Goat Weed as a supplement now is a reflection of its effectiveness at helping men to attain all of these health and training goals.

How Horny Goat Weed works

Very simply, Epimedium works by increasing the body’s usable testosterone. Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for creating sex drive and aggression, and it interacts with an array of other hormones and chemicals in the body. Both sexes have testosterone, but its preponderance in men creates the classically ‘male’ attributes of muscle strength, libido and aggressive impulses.

Epimedium appears to increase the body’s natural testosterone levels by increasing production of luteinising hormone (LH). It also acts in the body to balance other essential chemicals. It increases the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, epinephrine and dopamine when they drop too low. These brain chemicals are responsible for creating feelings of pleasure and energy, among other things. Epimedium also reduces elevated cortisol levels, reducing stress and its associated negative effect on the body.

Supplements

Supplementation with Epimedium can be beneficial to strength and power athletes as well as for men wishing to restore healthy sexual functioning and confidence. Increases in libido and aggression should be noticed within 3 – 5 days of beginning the supplement, and its effects can be increased by combining it with other testosterone boosting herbs such as Tribulus terrestris, although care should be taken as effects can be dramatic. There are a wide range of supplements available, and the herb can also be found in combination supplements. Some popular ones include;

• Syntec Andro Jack combines Horny Goat Weed with Longifolia and other supplements
• Gen Tec Ultimate Male Fuel is a powerful combination of Epimedium, Tribulus and ZMA
• Nutrex Research Vitrix is a formidable combination of testosterone boosting herbs such as Epimedium, Longifolia and Tribulus. Take with care!

None of these supplements or any others should be taken without first checking their suitability with your doctor.

Epimedium

Horny Goat Weed is a powerful testosterone generating herb that has been in use in Chinese medicine for about 2000 years. It has powerful effects on libido, sexual functioning, aggression and muscle building, and can be used to create extra energy for athletes as well as men with sexual dysfunctions.