[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.

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/competition-bar-b-q-ribs-recipe/index.html

Competition Bar-B-Q Ribs

Recipe courtesy Chris Lilly

Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:4 hr 25 min
Serves:8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

4 slabs pork loin back ribs

First Stage Dry Rub:

1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup paprika
1/3 cup garlic salt
2 tablespoons onion salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon cumin

Second Stage:

1/2 cup apple juice per slab
1/2 cup grape juice per slab

Third Stage:

3/4 cup First Stage rub
1/4 cup brown sugar

Finishing Glaze:

1 1/2 cup Big Bob Gibson Championship Red Sauce or your favorite red sauce
1/2 cup honey

Directions

Raw Preparation: Place slab of ribs bone side down on table. Slide
knife under the membrane and against the end bone to separate the 2.
With a dry paper towel, grasp the edge of the thin membrane and pull.
The entire membrane should separate from the rib.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine First Stage rub and mix well.
Generously apply rub onto the front and back sides of ribs. Gently pat
to ensure that rub will adhere. Place ribs meat-side up on a broiler
pan and bake for 2 1/4 hours.

Remove ribs from oven. Place each rib meat-side down on its own
doubled aluminum foil square. Foil should be large enough to
completely wrap rib. Mix the Second Stage juices. Pour 1 cup of liquid
over each rib. At the same time wrap and seal each rib tight. Return
to the oven for 1 hour.

Remove wrapped ribs from oven. Remove from foil and apply a medium
coat of the Third Stage rub to the meat-side of the ribs. Place
uncovered in the oven meat-side up for 30 minutes.

Remove ribs from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Brush finishing glaze on both sides of ribs. Place ribs in oven for 10
minutes, or until sauce caramelizes.