Horny Goat – (489-32-7)

Epimedium, commonly known as horny goat weed, is a genus of flowering plants in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to China and other parts of Asia, with some species found in the Mediterranean region. The plant is known for its four-parted, spider-like flowers and is used in traditional medicine for its potential aphrodisiac and medicinal properties.

The active compound, icariin, is a weak PDE5 inhibitor, which has led to its use in men’s sexual health supplements, though clinical evidence remains limited.

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SKU: 489-32-7

Epimedium, commonly known as horny goat weed, is a genus of flowering plants in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to China and other parts of Asia, with some species found in the Mediterranean region. The plant is known for its four-parted, spider-like flowers and is used in traditional medicine for its potential aphrodisiac and medicinal properties.

The active compound, icariin, is a weak PDE5 inhibitor, which has led to its use in men’s sexual health supplements, though clinical evidence remains limited.

The above informationis displayed for information purpose only, and has not been reviewed by EON nor does EON attests or validates the accuracy nor does it constitutes a recommendation or validation.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epimedium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK583203/
https://www.webmd.com/men/horny-goat-weed-epimedium
Other Names

Icariin, Ieariline, CHEBI:78420, UNII-VNM47R2QSQ

IUPAC Name

5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-7-[(2S, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-3-[(2S, 3R, 4R, 5R, 6S)-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one

CAS

489-32-7

Molecular Weight

676.7

Molecular Formula

C33H40O15

SMILES

C[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)OC2=C(OC3=C(C2=O)C(=CC(=C3CC=C(C)C)O[C@H]4[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)O)O)C5=CC=C(C=C5)OC)O)O)O

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