Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Does anyone know what this herb is? I have seen it on sale in health food shops and today had an inquiry about it from a prospective patient. I cannot find it under this name and have no latin available for it - it wasn't listed on the ladies bottle - a bad sign for sure! I am sure to get other inquiries about it so all info happily received. Hannah Barton MNIMH Mid Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hannah, the latin name seems to be Epimedium grandiflora and it has been sold as aphrodisiac. I found these info on the web. Try a google search with " horny goats weed " , you will get many links. Never heard of it. Lugli, MCCP Horny Goats Weed > > > Does anyone know what this herb is? I have seen it on sale in health food > shops and today had an inquiry about it from a prospective patient. I > cannot > find it under this name and have no latin available for it - it wasn't > listed on the ladies bottle - a bad sign for sure! > I am sure to get other inquiries about it so all info happily received. > Hannah Barton MNIMH > Mid Devon. > > > > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Dear Hannah just for other interest the herbal tablets being developed are for increasing female sensitivity and stimulus response to sex. Apparently Professor Houghton from King's College, London, School of Pharmacy and his department are at least partly responsible for the product being marketed as Femiax. best wishes, Zoe Horny Goats Weed Does anyone know what this herb is? I have seen it on sale in health food shops and today had an inquiry about it from a prospective patient. I cannot find it under this name and have no latin available for it - it wasn't listed on the ladies bottle - a bad sign for sure! I am sure to get other inquiries about it so all info happily received. Hannah Barton MNIMH Mid Devon. List Owner Graham White, MNIMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Epimedium saggitatum. Good write up in Holmes " JADE REMEDIES " [A Chinese Reference for the West] VOL1. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Brilliant herb. Everybody should be on it!! Same group of herbs as Cordyceps, i.e., kidney yang tonics. Therefore a very important herb in restoring basic constitutional strength, recovery, restoring normal sex drive etc. Epimedium grandiflorum: [Licentious goat wort]. One of the most popular and effective kidney yang tonics with a long history of use. The major constituents include; icariin, des-O-methylicariin, magnoflorine, sterols, palmitic acid, Linolenic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid), oleic acid (an Omega-9 fatty acid), vitamin E and polysaccharides. In 1990, Chen et al discovered that Extracts of Epimedium might have mono-amine-oxidase-inhibitor activity. In trials they showed that levels of noradrenaline, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine levels were all elevated in animals given Epimedium. Higher levels of dopamine particularly, may help to explain the pro-sexual effect of Epimedium. High dopamine levels encourage the release of leutenising hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. LH in turn stimulates the testes to produce more testosterone. Chinese researchers have also observed that extracts of Epimedium appeared to have a testosterone like effect on the testes, prostate gland and levator ani muscle. The levator ani muscle when well toned, as under stimulation from testosterone, will help create and maintain erection and increase the force of ejaculation. Another interesting finding regarding Epimedium is that it seems to heighten the sensitivity of nerve endings in the skin, which would also indirectly reinforce sexual stimulation. This effect is particularly useful for women, the more tactile sex! Epimedium, when given to dialysis patients with lowered immune function restored their immune system to full effectiveness. Sexual function was also reported improved in these trials. Even in animals with immune systems deliberately suppressed with cortisone the use of Epimedium restored full immune function as measured by improved cytokine and lymphocyte levels. Epimedium is also thought to reduce the side effects of cortisone treatment by antagonising adreno-cortical atrophy and preventing osteoporosis. The polysaccharides of Epimedium are shown to stimulate red blood cell production by the bone marrow whilst stimulating the activity of the reticulo-endothelial system (RES). The RES is a group of immune cells and tissues found throughout the gut and liver etc. that filter out bacteria and toxins. Dosage of the dry herb is 6-15 grams daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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