[Latin Name] Epimedium sagittatnm Maxim

[Plant Source] Leaf

[Specification] Icariin 10% 20% 40% 50%

[Appearance] Light yellow fine powder

Plant Part Used: Leaf

[Particle size]80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Epimedium?]

Epimedium extract is a popular aphrodisiac supplement and herbal sexual performance enhancer.It has a long history of traditional use in China for the alleviation of erectile dysfunction and for improving libido and fertility.

Also known as Horny Goat Weed, this supplement supposedly got its name after a farmer noticed that his flock of goats were particularly aroused after eating flowers of a specific type. These Epimedium flowers contain icariin, which is a natural compound that increases blood flow to sexual organs and promotes sex drive. Icariin has been found to increase Nitric Oxide synthesis as well as inhibiting the activity of the PDE-5 enzyme

[Icariin in Epimedium Extract]

Epimedium extracts powder contain an active phytochemical called icariin.Icariin has been observed to exhibit a number of useful traits, including renoprotective (liver protecting) hepatoprotective (kidney protecting), cardioprotective (heart protecting) and neuroprotective (brain protecting) effects.

It is also an antioxidant and can cause vasodilation. It exhibits antimicrobial characteristics and is thought to act as an aphrodisiac.

Icariin is classified as a flavonol glycoside, which is a type of flavonoid. Specifically, icariin is the 8-prenyl derivation of kaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside, a prevalent and important flavonoid.

[Function]

1. Combat mental and physical fatigue;

2. Induce vasodilation and improve circulation;

3. Lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients;

4. Improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) through its action as a PDE5  inhibitor;

5. Improve the use of free testosterone in the blood;

6. Increase libido;

7. Alleviate symptoms of depression and stimulate improved cognitive function;

8. Protect against neurological degeneration.

Quick and easy flourless chocolate cake in microwave
Ingredients :
Makes 1 serving
1 egg with pinch of salt
1 tbp ground flaxseed
2 tbp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4tsp baking powder
1 or 2 sachet stevia
1 tbp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
U can add 1 tbp semi sweet chocolate chips to make it more rich and chocolaty.
It takes 1 minute or max 1 and 1/2 minute depend on your microwave
Serve with whipped cream , fruits or ice cream
Enjoy

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【參考資料】
不吃肉蛋白質夠嗎？https://www.twvns.org/info/faq/25-2008-08-20-03-38-47
顛覆你的觀念！你真的知道怎麼吃蛋白質？: www.twvns.org/info/faq/266-2015-06-17-09-32-20
告訴你～痛風要吃黃豆的理由: www.twvns.org/info/faq/213-2015-04-17-07-41-12
乳癌不能吃黃豆？ https://youtu.be/ie3pVBvnIEM

1. 每日蛋白質需求量：

https://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Nutrition/DRIs/DRI_Macronutrients.pdf

2. 豆類的優點（預防疾病、營養素）：
Messina V. Nutritional and health benefits of dried beans. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Jul;100 Suppl 1:437S-42S. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.071472. Epub 2014 May 28.

3. 痛風可以吃豆類：
Teng GG, Pan A, Yuan JM, Koh WP. Food Sources of Protein and Risk of Incident Gout in the Singapore Chinese Health Study. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2015 Jul;67(7):1933-42. doi: 10.1002/art.39115.

4. 美國痛風研究：
Choi HK, Atkinson K, Karlson EW, Willett W, Curhan G. Purine-rich foods, dairy and protein intake, and the risk of gout in men. N Engl J Med. 2004 Mar 11;350(11):1093-103.
Messina M, Messina VL, Chan P. Soyfoods, hyperuricemia and gout: a review of the epidemiologic and clinical data. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2011;20(3):347-58.Review.

5. 日本痛風研究：
Yamakita J, Yamamoto T, Moriwaki Y, Takahashi S, Tsutsumi Z, Higashino K. Effect of Tofu (bean curd) ingestion and on uric acid metabolism in healthy and gouty subjects. Adv Exp Med Biol. 1998;431:839-42.

6. 乳癌研究：
Caan BJ, Natarajan L, Parker B et al. (2011) Soy food consumption and breast cancer prognosis. Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology 20, 854-858.

Doyle C, Kushi LH, Byers T et al. (2006) Nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment: an American Cancer Society guide for informed choices. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 56, 323-353.
Guha N, Kwan ML, Quesenberry CP, Jr. et al. (2009) Soy isoflavones and risk of cancer recurrence in a cohort of breast cancer survivors: the Life After Cancer Epidemiology study. Breast cancer research and treatment 118, 395-405.

Hsieh CY, Santell RC, Haslam SZ et al. (1998) Estrogenic effects of genistein on the growth of estrogen receptor-positive human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells in vitro and in vivo. Cancer research 58, 3833-3838.
Rock CL, Doyle C, Demark-Wahnefried W et al. (2012) Nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 62, 243-274.

Setchell KD, Brown NM, Zhao X et al. (2011) Soy isoflavone phase II metabolism differs between rodents and humans: implications for the effect on breast cancer risk. The American journal of clinical nutrition 94, 1284-1294.
Shu XO, Zheng Y, Cai H et al. (2009) Soy food intake and breast cancer survival. Jama 302, 2437-2443.

7.吃素節能減碳：
Ruini LF, Ciati R, Pratesi CA, Marino M, Principato L, Vannuzzi E. Working toward Healthy and Sustainable Diets: The “Double Pyramid Model” Developed by the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition to Raise Awareness about the Environmental and Nutritional Impact of Foods. Front Nutr. 2015 May 4;29.