epimedium / horny goat weed
淫羊藿yín yáng huò · Epimedium brevicornu
Category
tonify Yang
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid, sweet
Meridians
Liver, Kidney
Dosage
6–9 g
in broth
Functions
tonifies kidney yang strengthens tendons and bones drives away dampness caused by the wind
Indications
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Sensitivity to Cold, Decreased Libido weakness in the lower back and knees arthralgia caused by wind and dampness against a background of deficiency
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
A warming herb for kidney yang: used to treat sensitivity to cold, lower-body weakness, and decreased libido, while also expelling wind-dampness. Family: Barberry family (Berberidaceae) Part used: above-ground portion (sheet) Active constituents: icariin, flavonoids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.