Epimedium (Barrenwort) Extract
Epimedium has been used in traditional medicine as a tonic, aphrodisiac, and antirheumatic.
Description
From ancient times, epimedium has been used in traditional medicine as a tonic, aphrodisiac, and antirheumatic. The active ingredient in icariin, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiviral, and hepatoprotective properties, may be effective against a variety of nervous system disorders, including cerebral ischemia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and depression. It has demonstrated positive results in the management of cardiovascular disease, nephritis, asthma, osteoporosis, menstrual abnormalities, and malfunction of the coronary arteries.