Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) and HoneyPower™
Horny goat weed is a delicate woodland herb with a nickname far bigger than the plant.
In brief
- A leafy herb of Asian woodlands
- Also called epimedium
- Heart-shaped leaves are the part used
- Named on the HoneyPower product graphic
What it is
Horny goat weed, also called epimedium, is a small flowering plant with heart-shaped leaves and dainty spring blooms. Most species come from China, and gardeners plant them as shade-loving groundcover. The common name comes from an old folk tale about goats grazing on it.
Where it comes from
Wild and farmed plants grow in cool, shaded hills. Workers pick the leaves in summer, dry them and grind them or turn them into an extract. Icariin is one of the best-known plant compounds from the leaf.
Why it is in HoneyPower
Horny goat weed is one of the six key ingredients named for HoneyPower, and it appears often in men's vitality blends.* The Supplement Facts panel on your HoneyPower bottle lists the exact formula and amounts. Tribulus and Horny Goat Weed tells the plant's story.
Worth knowing
- Called yin yang huo in Chinese tradition
- The leaf is the part used
- Icariin is one of its best-known compounds
- The nickname comes from folklore
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the tribulus and goat weed guide
- Look for the name Epimedium on labels
- Compare it with tribulus
Keeps company with
Horny goat weed keeps company with:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
Where does the nickname come from?
It comes from a folk tale about goats that grazed on the plant.
What is icariin?
It is a plant compound found in the leaves.
Which part of the plant is used?
The leaf.
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