[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.

Soy is complicated, and there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Click for the straight story.

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Soy has been getting “soy” much attention lately. However, there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Let’s start with “What is soy?”

Soy is in the legume or bean family that is native to southeastern Asia. Although it has been part of the Asian diet for thousands of years, soybeans were only introduced to America about 200 years ago. Now, the United States produces about half of the world’s supply of soybeans.

Soybeans contain 35 to 40 percent protein. These soybean proteins are “complete,” which means they contain significant amounts of all the essential amino acids our bodies need but cannot make on our own. That is why soy protein can be a great substitute for animal-based protein, which also has complete proteins but contains more fat. The fat in animal protein is especially unhealthy because it is saturated fat (the “bad” kind of fat), combined with cholesterol.

For such a tiny package, soy is a dietary powerhouse when it comes to biological action. That is because soybeans are uniquely rich in certain bioactive molecules called isoflavones. An isoflavone can function as both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant (counteracting the damaging effects of free radicals in our cells). Isoflavones can even kill parasites.

There are different forms of isoflavones. Some forms are more bioavailable, which means our bodies can use them more easily than others. Most traditional Asian soy foods generally contain more of the bioavailable kind of soy than do Western foods.

Isoflavones are found in a number of plants besides soy like fava beans and coffee. You can find a lot of products made with soy, but watch out for processed soy foods. Although processed soy is usually high in protein, it typically contains lower levels of isoflavones.

In addition to any possible biological action from isoflavones, many soy products are believed to be healthful. This is because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats (the “good” kind), fiber, vitamins and minerals, and their low content of saturated fat (the “bad” kind). Eating soy foods might lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers like breast and prostate cancers, as well as improve bone health and give relief from menopausal symptoms. However, if you dig through all the medical literature you will find that it is complicated and we don’t have all the answers yet.

Bottom line: If you are using soy protein to replace artery-clogging animal protein in your diet, then you’re switching out saturated fat and bad cholesterol for a wiser protein source. That is a good idea. However, if you are hoping to stave off heart disease with small amounts of processed soy or soy supplements, the benefits are less certain.

And if you are looking to soy protein or isoflavones to improve menopausal symptoms, postmenopausal bone loss, prevent or treat breast and prostate cancers, a lot more research needs to be done before a strong recommendation can be made.

As part of a balanced diet, it’s “soy” good.

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Lerman RH, Minich DM, Darland G, et al. Subjects with elevated LDL cholesterol and metabolic syndrome benefit from supplementation with soy protein, phytosterols, hops rho iso-alpha acids, and Acacia nilotica proanthocyanidins. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2010;4:59-68.

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Messina M. Insights Gained from 20 Years of Soy Research. J Nutr 2010;140(12):2289S-95S.

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Sacks FM, Lichtenstein A, Van Horn L, Harries W, Kris-Etherton P, Winston M. Soy Protein, Isoflavones, and Cardiovascular Health: An American Health Association Science Advisory for Professionals from the Nutrition Committee. Circulation 2006;113(7):1034-44.

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