Epimedium P.E.
BOTANICAL SOURCE: Epimedium Brevicornum L
PART USED?Leaves& Stems
APPEARANCE: Brown to yellow fine powder
SPECIFICATION: Icariin 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% Test By HPLC
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C33H40O15
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 676.65
MELTING POINT: 231?-232?
SPECIFIC OPTICAL ROTATION: -92

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS: It is invigorative, tonic and anti-rheumatism. It stimulates the production of androgen (sexual) hormones with no found effect on estrogen. It has been applied to men suffering from impotence and low sperm count. And has been consumed by women who suffer from a decreased sexual motivation. A tonic of this plant is said to warm the body for both men and women.