What is Horny Goat Weed?
Horny Goat Weed, also known as Epimedium, is a flowering plant genus used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Its name comes from folklore describing livestock becoming more active after grazing on the plant.
What is icariin?
Icariin is the primary active compound studied in Horny Goat Weed, traditionally associated with supporting circulation and sexual function. Modern supplements often standardize extracts based on icariin content.
What does the research say?
Preliminary research has examined icariin's potential role in supporting circulation, though most available studies are early-stage. See general background via this NCBI overview.
Horny Goat Weed's role in Virilix
As the foundational ingredient, Horny Goat Weed Extract is paired with Tongkat Ali and Maca Root to form the complete Virilix formula. See the full ingredients breakdown.
Safety considerations
Horny Goat Weed may interact with blood pressure medication or blood thinners. Anyone taking such medication should consult a doctor before use.