Horny Goat Weed/Epimedium

Horny Goat Weed is a common name used to describe Epimedium (Epimedium spp.; Berberidaceae) species, which are perennial, low-growing, herbaceous plants with leathery leaves.The genus Epimedium comprises more than 50 species, most of which are native to China; some species are also found across eastern, southern, and central Asia, and in Europe.Several Epimedium species have a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, and some other traditional Asian systems of medicine, for various medical conditions.In China and Japan, E. sagittatum (Siebold & Zucc.)Maxim.has been used to treat impotence, osteoporosis, and hypertension.In Korea, E. koreanum Nakai was also used traditionally for impotence.Today, E. sagittatum, E. koreanum, E. brevicornu Maxim.