Epimedium brevicornum
(Yin Yang Huo) is traditionally used to support bone health, alleviate sexual dysfunction, and manage postmenopausal symptoms. Its benefits are attributed to its active components, such as flavonoids like icariin, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Other traditional and potential benefits include treating fatigue, hypertension, and certain cardiovascular diseases.
Bone and skeletal health
- Osteoporosis: It is traditionally used to treat osteoporosis and inhibit bone loss, as well as relieve symptoms associated with postmenopausal bone loss.
- Bone density: Studies suggest it can stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of bone-forming cells.
Sexual and reproductive health
- Erectile dysfunction: Traditionally used to treat impotence and sexual dysfunction.
- Arousal: It is also used to arousing sexual desire.
- Menopausal symptoms: It may help with symptoms related to menopause, such as bone loss.
Cardiovascular health
- Hypertension: It has been used to treat hypertension and coronary heart disease.
- Arteriosclerosis: It is considered helpful in cases of “wind-damp-cold,” which is conceptually similar to hardening of the arteries.
Neurological and anti-aging effects
- Neuroprotection: The active compound icariin shows potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Aging: It has been studied for its anti-aging properties and potential role in delaying aging.
Immune system
- Immune enhancement: Epimedium extracts may enhance immune function by boosting immune responses and promoting lymphocyte proliferation.
Other traditional uses
- Fatigue: Used to combat mental and physical fatigue.
- Pain and inflammation: It has been used for conditions involving pain and numbness, such as arthritis and spasms
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