| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5840196 | Journal of Ethnopharmacology | 2011 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Epimedium (Berberidaceae), also known as Rowdy Lamb Herb, Barrenwort. Bishop's Hat, Fair Wings, Horny Goat Weed, Xianlinpi, and Yangheye or Yin Yang Huo (Chinese: ), is a genus of about 52 species of herbaceous flowering plants. It is a famous botanical supplement widely used as a tonic, aphrodisiac and antirheumatic in China, Japan and Korea for more than 2000 years. Review on the ethno-pharmacological, phytochemical, and pharmacological literatures indicated extracts and monomer compounds from Epimedium have great potential to cure sexual dysfunction osteoporosis, etc.
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Authors
Huiping Ma, Xirui He, Yan Yang, Maoxing Li, Dingjun Hao, Zhengping Jia,