Horny Goat Weed
One translation of the Chinese name means “The Herb for the Man that likes It Too Much, Like a Goat.”
The story goes that a man noticed his goats being particularly randy after eating the leaves of a certain bush. He tried the leaves for himself…and he and his wife were happier.
Although that is its primary use, the truth is this herb does quite a bit more than just that. Known as Yin Yang Huo in China this plant has been used for thousands of years.

Icariin
The so called “active” constituent of epimedium is icariin, a unique flavonoid. What is special about this molecule is that it is a PDE5 inhibitor. That probably doesn’t mean much to you until you know that this is what the various Erectile Dysfunction drugs are too.
PDE5 is an enzyme that breaks down the result of nitric oxide with cGMP pathway, causing the erectile tissue to lose its blood flow.
This is just one of the effects of Horny Goat Weed powder.*
While some people extract just the icariin out of this plant, turning it into something akin to these drugs, we provide a full plant extract. Ours is not standardized, but has roughly 1-3% icariin. If you’re looking for a 40+% icariin, that’s not what we carry or recommend.

Nitric Oxide and PDE5
Horny goat weed powder also helps to boost nitric oxide, not just inhibit its breakdown.* This has been shown to work through several different pathways in rabbits.[1] Also direct injection into the penis of rats increased penile blood pressure.[2] (We absolutely don’t recommend that way of administering it.)
Don’t take this expecting the same exact effects of the little blue pill or similar drugs. It is an herbal extract not a drug.
But perhaps it can restore your own body to a healthful, more vigorous level. Epimedium has been shown to not just work on NO in the moment but also up-regulate genes associated with nitric oxide production in ways that other PDE5 inhibitors do not.[3]*
Other Non-Bedroom Performance Benefits
- Helps with Bone Mineral Density [4][5]*
- Cardiovascular Benefits [3]*
- Androgens Mimetic Properties [6]*
- Rich in Bioflavonoids with Antioxidant Properties [7]*
- Protects DNA [8]*
- Emotional Balancing Effects [9]*
- Mediates HPA Axis and Stress [10][11]*
- Neuro-Protective [12]*
- Nerve Regeneration [13]*
- Supports Blood Pressure*
Traditional Chinese Medicinal Uses
- Organ Meridians affected: Kidney and Liver*
- Tonifies the Kidney Yang*
- Used to support Sex Drive, Impotence, Infertility, Urinary Frequency, Forgetfulness, Lower Back Pain*
- Strengthens Lung Qi*
- Strengthens Sinews and Bones*
- Expels Wind-Damp-Cold*
Phyto-Estrogens in Epimedium
Because of its Yang nature this herb is mostly used by men, but can certainly be used by women too. Like other herbs the dosage is often cut in half. For best effects it is also combined with yin bedroom natural performance enchancing supplements.
It does contain phyto-estrogens, Icaritin and Desmethylicaritin, which were shown to raise the levels of estrogen in post-menopausal women.[14]*
Based on lots of men taking this natural performance supplement for positive performance in the bedroom effects, I don’t think these phyto-estrogens are going to raise your estrogen levels or decrease male hormones in any way. One study with men found no estrogenic activity [15]*
Epimedium Dosage and Directions
We have a 10:1 Water Extract available of Epimedium grandiflorum. Roughly 10% non-GMO corn maltodextrin is used to make this powdered extract from the liquid extraction. This is far from isolated icariin as some other companies sell.
The recommended dose is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon which is 2-4 grams. Some people like to take it 30-60 minutes before intercourse.
Other people will find better results when they take it daily for a few weeks. The same dose of 1 teaspoon per day can be done.
Contraindications: Not for use with those with yin deficiency with heat signs. Can also be drying.


Carl Bergeron (verified owner) –
Great product
Mark Keil (verified owner) –
Really doesn’t work for me,I guess I’d have to use it for a length of time to really see any results
Animal (verified owner) –
I didn’t technically order this, they confused it with something else but I like it.
Mark Tucker (verified owner) –
Stuff definitely puts me in the mood.
richard lewis (verified owner) –
Just remember quality isn’t cheap. This product is amazing.
RS.CJ.2015 (verified owner) –
Excellent all round customer service, excellent quality products.
Anthony Jones (verified owner) –
This product works but different amounts work better for different groups.
Hardy Falkenhagen (verified owner) –
Good stuff
Sam Scott –
Great product and fast shipping!
Daniel Lopez –
Overall not bad just a little pricey for me
Louis Dyson (verified owner) –
He Shou Wu does exactly what the information says it is for, in my case I needed to be patient, it took a little time took a little time before it really started working.
Ted Etheredge –
My hair is turning back to its original color or salt and pepper from grey. I believe whatever it is doing inside me to make that happen is cleaning up years of bad habits.
L Sandrock –
product is awesome, arrived very quickly.
alia ahmad (verified owner) –
Amazing quality and worth buying with its benefits.
David Martinez (verified owner) –
I use it on occasions it does make me feel good where it counts
richard lewis (verified owner) –
Great Quality Product
Hugh Carrington Iii (verified owner) –
Excellent!
MARK D (verified owner) –
I really notice a difference when I use this product (no more than once per week). I simply mix it in with my first cup of coffee and enjoy the improvement in energy.
Warner Adachi (verified owner) –
It is an acquired taste but it is truly as advertised.
Carl L Burrell (verified owner) –
It was good and what I expected
james flood (verified owner) –
I like it takes about a hour to kick in makes my heart rate increase. But all in all good stuff.
Johnson, Verdell (verified owner) –
I ordered some HeShouWu 2-weeks ago and have not received it yet
Curtis Uhrin (verified owner) –
Great product
richard lewis (verified owner) –
This is a quality product.
George Trotman (verified owner) –
I haven’t experienced the efficacy of the product so far
Roberto Ciarroni (verified owner) –
Hi all
I take 1 tablespoon Horny Goat Weed, 1 tablespoon Cistanche and 1 tablespoon Beet Juice Powder. I mix them all with natural water. After 30 minutes I have increased sex drive and hard erections.
I take it 2 days on, 5 days off.
Don’t take it regulary, because to keep the effect for next time.
Tim (verified owner) –
Love it, but i would really like this in pill form. Would that be possible ?
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
You can encapsulate our powders yourself if you prefer them in that form. There are some great pill encapsulation kits online. We do hope to encapsulate more of our herbs down the lin. As a small company we have to budget and changing to encapsulation for a product can be costly. It may be a while before everything we offer comes in capsule form. Also, we believe it is important to taste the herb as the first part of the digestion process.
Jay Stolz (verified owner) –
This horny goat weed is very powerful.It definitely lives up to it’s name. I will definitely order again.
Clifton Grayson (verified owner) –
It good , I’ll let you know in six mouths
PHIL WARREN (verified owner) –
HGW was horrible
Received it in the past and it was fine
James Squire (verified owner) –
Again, I am not completely sold on whether or not; this herb has produced the claimed results. But it is fairly priced in my opinion.
MS (verified owner) –
I would have given this 5 stars but may have developed an allergy that included difficulty breathing. (History of allergies and asthma.) I am off of it for a few weeks but will reintroduce it very slowly with my doctors concurrence. It was 3-4 weeks before the allergy demonstrated and during that time my BP was lowered enough that my doctor stopped the BP meds. As for the other benefits, awesome results too! I’m in my 60s and overweight.
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
Hi there MS, I am glad to hear you are working with a doctor to find the right usage of the herbs for your unique chemistry. Everyone is different and the herbs may not work the same way for each of us.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Dion Dibiase (verified owner) –
Useless to me
Jonathan Gomez (verified owner) –
Really great and good herb.
David Adams (verified owner) –
Horny goat weed is very useful in restoring libido and sexual function.
Roger Claybaugh (verified owner) –
Very good herb and does what it says.
Kenneth Middleton Jr. (verified owner) –
This is another one of their herbs that helps me to feel virile, feel the tingle in my loins, a feeling all men know, when a pretty woman walks by.
For maximum effectiveness, I use it at most once a week if at all.
Grady Waggener (verified owner) –
Works well on libido issues.
James Squire (verified owner) –
Seems to deliver as described in the details page.
Ken Thompson (verified owner) –
Okay this is all kind of personal. So I won’t go into details. All I will say is that this product does what it is supposed to do. And yes, I’m happy with the results. I would recommend it to any guy who needs it.
kstiles.css (verified owner) –
I love this stuff! Personally, I find the Horny Goat Weed with lower icariin seems to work best. I guess the entire herb is more synergistic. This stuff worked great when taken every day for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, it seemed to taper off. So… I will start cycling this herb with other herbs that provide the same results.
Joe Arredondo (verified owner) –
This product has far exceed my expectation for ED works far better than [redacted].
Loke Kok Leong (verified owner) –
Product not effective and I feel no difference taking it.
Robert Moorman (verified owner) –
Excellent product. Will buy again.
Christopher Soto (verified owner) –
Good herb jus gotta get past the taste
loub451 (verified owner) –
“Also direct injection into the penis of rats increased penile blood pressure.”
As it would mine!!!!!!!!
Taking several herbs from L.E.H. and in my experience, this one seems to work as advertised.
rmhvac1962 (verified owner) –
I’m 55, this product worked as advertised, I will continue to purchase it.
Terrence (verified owner) –
Just bought this product and omg the best ever !!! Urges grew extremely it’s like my sexy drive is stronger than ever I will buy this again n again n again etc etc I love this !
Nick –
Wow this stuff made me hard as a rock and crazy horny all day. Came more than ever – like multiple 10 spurt loads per day. Love it. Will buy more no question.
bordesgaetan83 –
just wanted to try it im 30 y.old boy it gets to me every time my gf is seeing change in libido and its rock solid too lol thinking try thor’s hammer after
Mark (verified owner) –
I’m 60 and a sufferer of diabetes. It had completely destroyed by libido to the point of flat lining. Within two to three weeks of using this product I was amazed at the results I got from it. I use 1 teaspoon twice a day in my coffee. It seems to go well in hot too.
Zane Christopher –
Excellent Mark. Go to know for future diabetes sufferers!
Joe (verified owner) –
Great Stuff!! Noticed an increase in libido right away. Took one teaspoon a day and lowered the dose to every other day after 1 week.
very potent. Probably the only product I have taken that actually increased libido. Looking forward to trying Thors Hammer.
Eric –
Ok, this is the real, and it is very potent… Just received it, and already feeling the affects. Bingo !!! Lol, not everyday a product does, as they say what it will do. I believe, I’m going to have to try everything on this site. These people are straight, about their products. Keep up the good work, Lost Empire Herbs 🙂
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Excellent all round customer service, excellent quality products.