Horny Goat Weed
Horny Goat Weed is a very popular herb native to Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean region that is used around the world as an aphrodisiac. Horny goat weed is known in the science world as Epimedium Grandiflorum but is also popularly known as Ying Yang Hup and Rowdy Lamb Herb. Epimedium has been an important part of Chinese medicine for generations and has also become very popular in other cultures such as in Jamaica. The leaves of the horny goat weed contain valuable chemicals including flavonoids, sterols, polysaccharides and magnaflorine. Along with the leaves, the plant also produces seeds that are also used for their health benefits.Horney goat weed is recognizable by its small oval fruit and flowers that maybe red, white, violet or yellow.
How to use Horny Goat Weed?
Persons seeking to harvest the benefits of horny goat weed can do so by using the leaves to make an herbal tea. To make the herbal tea, the leaves are cleaned and then crushed or grinded and then added to a container of boiling water. The leaves are then allowed to seep for a few minutes before being sweetened and consumed. Horny goat weed is also used to manufacture a wide array of tonics drinks, powders and sexual enhancing supplements.
Horny goat weed powder maybe taken up to three times daily with a meal but it is important to take this and all other herbs in moderation in order to reduce the chances of encountering negative side effects. Consuming too much horny goat weeds may lead to an increase in heart rate or rhythm fluctuations.
Health benefits of Horny Goat Weed
Horny goat weed is a natural aphrodisiac that helps to increase the libido level in both men and women. The herb also helps to increase the erectile function in men along with overall sexual stamina in both sexes. Although the exact way in which horny goat weed works is not fully understood, it is believed that the herb increases nitric oxide which leads to relaxing of the smooth muscles. This effect allows for more blood flow to the penis and clitoris leading to heightened sexual levels.Horny goat weed is also useful in treating fatigue and has long been employed as reliever for the discomfort associated with menopausal.
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