Horny Goat Weed powder (Epimedium Grandiflorum)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Horny Goat Weed powder (Epimedium Grandiflorum) HERB COMMON NAME :  Horny Goat Weed HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Epimedium Grandiflorum OTHER NAMES :  Bishop’s Hat, Fairy Wings, Yin Yang Huo, Barrenwort, Rowdy Lamb Herb FAMILY :  Berberidaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Mars Day: Thursday Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Chakra: 2nd Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) Energy: Yang Gender: Masculine Tarot: Ace of Wands Tarot, Strength Tarot, Devil Tarot Spirit Animal: Goat, Scorpion, Serpent, Ram, Donkey, Horse, Rooster Sabbat or Holiday: Mabon (harvest fest) ; the Great Rite / Hieros Gamus / Sacred Marriage ; Liberalia (March 17) ; Lupercalia (Feb 15) ; Beltane / Walpurgis / May Day (April 30 – May 1) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Pan, Cernunnos, the Horned God, Min, Kokopelli, Priapus, Liber, Shiva, Freyr, Oshun, Oya, Aphrodite, Bacchus, Fascinus, Venus   Parts Used:  Leaf Description:  Horny Goat Weed has been used as a Traditional Chinese (TCM) herbal dietary supplement, and is one of the most common ingredients in testosterone and erectile dysfunction supplements. It is named for its observed effects on livestock in native China. The weed contains a protein compound called Icariin, which widens blood vessels and helps control and increase blood flow to the penis, improving male sexual function and erectile dysfunction. Icariin is a weak PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitor which is the basis of the erectogenic properties in the brand name men’s sexual health supplements (although stronger in) Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis (sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil). Other compounds in the plant, like flavonols, have feel-good aphrodisiac effects and other benefits that can contribute to an increased sexual appetite and sexual satisfaction. Horny Goat Weed also contains phytoestrogens, chemicals that act somewhat like the hormone estrogen, which may help with symptoms of menopause like osteoporosis, menstrual problems, and PMS. Historical Uses:  sexual desire, sex drive, aphrodisiac, impotence, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low testosterone, menopause, decreased sexual appetite, libido, virility, fatigue, tiredness, energy, osteoporosis, rheumatism, menstrual problems, PMS, premenstrual syndrome Mystical Attributes:  Horny Goat Weed is used in erotic rituals and spells to promote fertility and mystical power. It is believed to have potent energies drawn from sexuality and passion. Some use Horny Goat Weed herb in rituals to increase personal power and inner strength to help overcome obstacles and achieve goals. Mystical Intentions:  attraction, sexual desire, sexual virility, sex magic, tantric magic, passion, virility, Horned God work, male fertility, power, boosting magical power, strength, overcoming obstacles, goal achievement Taste & Smell:  Slightly bitter dark cacao-like or dark berry taste with a caramel-like aroma. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:   Growing mainly in wetlands, the majority of the species of Epimedium are found exclusively in China, with smaller numbers elsewhere in Asia, and a few in the Mediterranean region, Europe, and Africa. Horny Goat Weed is a hardy low-growing perennial plant that grows from an underground rhizome. Some have solitary stems, others have a “tufted” habit, with multiple stems growing close together. There may be several leathery leaves to a stem or the leaves may be solitary, produced from the base of the plant. Individual leaves are generally compound, often with three leaflets, but also with more. Leaflets usually have spiny margins. The leaves may be annual, making the plant deciduous, or longer lasting, so that the plant is evergreen. The inflorescence (cluster of flowers on the stem) is an open raceme (short stalk along the shoot) or panicle (many-branched). The number of flowers varies by species. The majority have four-parted “spider-like” flowers in spring. There are four smaller outer sepals, usually greenish and shed when the flower opens. Moving inwards, these are followed by four larger petal-like inner sepals, often brightly colored. Inside the sepals are four true petals. These may be small and flat, but often have a complex shape including a nectar-producing “spur” that may be longer than the sepals. There are four stamens. Contraindications & Toxicity: May cause breathing problems, increased heart rate, increased energy, sweating, and feelings of being hot May have negative interactions with certain medications, including warfarin, amitriptyline, cyclosporin, phenytoin, glyceryl trinitrate and other nitrates, estrogen, clarithromycin and erythromycin, drugs that cause hypotension, aromatase inhibitors (such as anastrozole, exemestane, and letrozole), blood thinners, aspirin, birth control pills, antidepressants, treatments for immune disorders, treatments for thyroid problems, medicines that lower pressure, medicines that lower cholesterol, PDE5 inhibitor medications, drugs metabolized by the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme Using with nitroglycerin can be fatal due to severe drops in blood pressure Do not use with conditions including hormone-sensitive cancer and heart disease Do not use with a known sensitivity to Epimedium Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding May lower blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeat, slow blood clotting, increase risk of bleeding and nose bleeds, and worsen bleeding disorders May cause upset stomach, nausea, and dry mouth May slow how quickly the body processes caffeine and increase the effects and side effects of caffeine. Use caution with caffeine sensitivity High amounts, excessive use, and use for prolonged periods of time may cause spasms, severe breathing problems, and respiratory failure Do not use if there are signs of allergic reactions. May cause hypersensitivity reactions, skin rash, and allergic dermatitis May cause mood changes and anxiety   Constituents: Icariin Icaritin Epimedin Phytoestrogens Flavonols / Flavonoids Lignans Ionones Phenol Glycosides Sesquiterpenes     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. 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