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Wednesday 7 August 2013

Horny Goat Weed A Chinese Herb that can Treats Sexual Dysfunction

No matter how funny the name may sound Horny Goat Weed may sound, several researches have shown that this Epimedium helps to treat Erectile Dysfunction in men and Sexual Dysfunction in Women. It increases the libido (sexual instincts in both men and women). For over 2000 years, it has been a tested aphrodisiac for men and women to increase their natural potency.

A wild and leafy herb grows in abundance at higher altitudes is the characteristics of the Epicedium. Several species of this Epimedium form the horny goat weed. Leaves are the part of the plant that contains variety flavonoid pigments, carbohydrate polysaccharides, steroid alcohol sterols and an alkaloid called Magaflorine. The extracts of leaves are used to make goat weed. Besides working for sexual disorders, it is helpful to cure stress, weak back and knees, joint pain, fatigue and some others. The flavonoid named Icarin is found in Viagra, Cialis pills.

The active molecule that works in the goat weed extract is Icarin. It may sound unimportant at first but this molecule inhibits the activity of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) protein.  To enhance sexual instincts in males it play very significant role. To break the cyclic GMP, PDE5 lies in the smooth muscle of male genital. Erections in males are more likely when PDE5 are in action.

Generally, manufactures make capsules containing 375mg of goat weed per pill. 2 to 3 pills are recommend to have in a single time along with the glass of water. For people suffering with low blood pressure and insomnia it is not suggested to consume and for pregnant and nursing females also it is not recommended.

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