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Epimedium macranthum (Large-Leaf Epimedium) | A Rare Medicinal Herb Worth Preserving

Overview Epimedium, also known as “Horny Goat Weed,” is a traditional tonic herb widely used in Eastern medicine to treat conditions related to joints, bone pain, sexual health, erectile dysfunction, kidney deficiency, and high blood pressure.

Botanical Name: Epimedium macranthum Morr. & Decne
Common Vietnamese Name: Dâm dương hoắc, Cỏ sừng dê
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry family)

Botanical Description

• Perennial herb, typically 30–40 cm tall
• Leaves: Compound, broad, 4–9 cm long
• Flowers: Clustered, 4–6 per group, 20 mm in diameter, with long spurs
• Habitat: Moist, shaded forest edges and hillsides, often near water sources
• Grows in clumps, flowers in late summer to early fall; aerial parts may wither in winter
• Regenerates from seeds between February and April

Etymology: The name “Horny Goat Weed” originated from herders observing increased mating behavior in goats after consuming the plant.

Distribution & Harvesting

• Prefers temperate climates, commonly found in highland regions of China and Northern Vietnam (especially Hoa Binh and Sapa)
• Harvested in summer and autumn
• Roots are removed; stems and leaves are cleaned and dried (no special processing required)

Usable Parts: Entire aerial plant (excluding the root)
Form Available: Dried leaves

Phytochemical Components

• Flavonoids: Icariin (C33H42O16), hydrolyzes into icaritin (C21H22O7)
• Alkaloids: Desoxymetylicariin, magnoflorin (C20H24O4N)
• Essential oils, phytosterols, heptriacontane, and other flavonoids (e.g., C27H32O12)
• Contains 1.97% to 2.58% saponins, depending on variety

Traditional Uses (Eastern Medicine)

• Pungent, warm in nature; enters the liver and kidney meridians
• Tonifies kidney yang and liver function
• Strengthens bones and tendons
• Treats erectile dysfunction, fatigue, weakness in lower back and limbs
• Expels wind-damp pathogens

Modern Medicinal Benefits

• Regulates blood pressure (low doses promote urination, high doses may suppress)
• Stimulates the pituitary gland, testes, ovaries, and uterus (enhancing libido)
• Treats neurasthenia and sexual dysfunction
• Supports respiratory health: Treats chronic bronchitis in children, reduces coughing and phlegm
• Cardiovascular support: Lowers blood pressure and protects heart muscle cells
• Antibacterial: Shows inhibitory effects on tuberculosis bacilli

Usage & Dosage

• Internal use: 4–12g per day, decoction or wine infusion
• Processed form: Often stir-fried with goat fat to enhance absorption and effect (1kg Epimedium + 250g goat fat)

Folk Remedies & Applications

1. Wine Infusion (Men & Women) Combined with Curculigo, Morinda (Ba kich), and Balanophora (Ngoc cau) for improved reproductive health
2. Uterine Warming (Women) Mixed with tourmaline to support menstrual disorders and infertility
3. Rheumatism and Joint Pain Epimedium 15g, Clematis 9g, Cocklebur 6g, Ligusticum 6g, Cinnamon twig 6g
4. Erectile Dysfunction
   • Decoction: Epimedium 8g, Fresh ginger 2g, Licorice 1g (boil in 600ml, reduce to 200ml)
   • Wine: Epimedium, Curculigo, Acanthopanax (125g each), Dried longan (100 fruits), 1500–2000ml of white wine. Drink 20–30ml twice daily
5. Premature Ejaculation, Lower Back Pain, Frequent Urination Epimedium + Psoralea, Rehmannia, Dioscorea, Achyranthes, Gynostemma, Cuscuta, Morinda, Schisandra, Poria, Cornus, etc. Form into pills, take 10g twice daily
6. Menopausal Hypertension (Women) Epimedium, Curculigo, Morinda, Anemarrhena, Phellodendron (9g each)
7. Kidney Tonic for the Elderly Epimedium, Curculigo, Mulberry, Tortoise shell gelatin, Dioscorea, Cuscuta, Polygonatum, Rehmannia (15g each), Cornus (12g), Goat kidneys (2 pcs), simmer and consume
8. Kidney Yang Deficiency Epimedium 100g, 500ml rice wine, soak for 2 weeks, drink 10ml twice daily

 

Note: Always consult a qualified practitioner before beginning any herbal regimen, especially for individuals with chronic conditions or those taking medication.