NOW Foods Horny Goat Weed Extract

NOW Foods Horny Goat Weed Extract is an ornamental plant that also has a long history of traditional use in Chinese herbalism. In China, Horny Goat Weed is called yin yang huo because it is a tonic for the female (yin) and the male (yang). Epimedium was thought to “tonify life’s gate” - a term used to refer to the "vital energy" in men. This extract is combined with Maca, another herb known for its tonifying properties.

Features:

• Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify the kidneys
• Fortifies deficient kidney yang to address such symptoms as spermatorrhea, frequent urination and forgetfulness
• Increases libido
• Corn free, egg free, soy free
• Hexane free

Directions: Adult Dosage: Take 1 tablet daily. Not for long-term use. For use beyond 3 months, consult a health care practitioner.

Ingredients: Each tablet contains:

• Horny Goat Weed Extract 750 mg (Epimedium brevicomum) (Whole Plant/Aerial Parts), Standardized to contain 3% Icariin 22.5 mg
• Maca (Lepidium meyenii) (Root) 150 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hyprolose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Vegetarian Coating (water, hypromellose, cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source)), Silica, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are allergic/hypersensitive to maca and/or epimedium. Contraindicated in individuals with fire from yin deficiency. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking antidepressants, blood thinners or other prescription medications, or if you have high blood pressure. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. Possible side effects of extended use include dizziness, vomiting, dry mouth and nose bleed. If any of these occur, discontinue use.