Epimedium extract is prepared from Epimedium grandiflorum,Epimedium extract, also known as horny goat weed extract has been used to treat male erectile dysfunction. Epimedium extract powder icariin can increase the production of sperm, stimulate the sensing nerves, and indirectly promote sexual desire. Epimedium extract is ideal for adding to sexual enhancement formulas.

 

Epimedium extract main function:

(1) Stimulate nervous system, promoting sexual function.
(2) Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, anti-asthmatic and eliminating phlegm.
(3) Tonifying kidney and boosting male virility, alleviating rheumatism, strengthening the muscles and bones.
(4) Lowering blood pressure and blood sugar.
(5) Anti-cancer and enhancing immunity
(6) Restraining staphylococcus and delaying aging.

 

Epimedium extract Application:

1. Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives, it also can be added into many kinds of product;
2. Applied in health product field, it has good effect for cardiovascular diseases and cancer;
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it can be used to prevent variety of cardiovascular disease.

 

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Basic Information
Product name	Epimedium P.E
Plant Latin name	Epimedium brevicomum Maxim.
Used part	Leaves and stem
Assay	Icariin 40.00%
Organoleptic
Appearance	Fine Powder
Color	Brownish green
Odor	Characteristic
Taste	Characteristic
Drying Method	Vacuum drying
Excipient	None
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size	100%Through 80 mesh
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Ash content	≤5.0%
Heavy metals
Total Heavy Metals	≤10ppm
Arsenic	≤0.5ppm
Pb	≤1.0ppm
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	≤1000cfu/g
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative

 

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