Reply #3: I found you something on epimediums.... [View All]

[icymist]

Epimedium is a large, leafy plant native to China which has been given the humorous moniker of "horny goat weed" for its alleged sexual potency. The plant has short, thin stems and large, shovel-shaped green leaves that are harvested during the summer and fall. Some species of epimedium also contain green or purple flowers, but they all have the same medicinal properties. The above-ground portions of the plant, including the stems, are used in herbal remedies.

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As always, make sure to consult with a qualified health care practitioner before taking epimedium or any other dietary supplement or herbal remedy.

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/epimedium.html

I personally do the herbs I find native to where I'm living so my knowledge about Chinese herbs are limited. May I ask what you are using these supplements for? Could there be a native plant that grows in the area where you are living that would have the same properties? Connecting and getting to know the spirit and essence of the plant is just as important. I know, it's a little more than just taking a pill.