Horny goat known by the botanical name Epimedium alpinum, is a flowering plant that contains icariin, a compound with properties believed to support sexual health, the brain, and many other aspects of the body’s performance and function. The use of horny goat originates back to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and remains a staple herb in modern supplements
Horny goat is native to Asia and the Mediterranean. Cultures refer to the plant by different names, such as barrenwort, bishop’s hat, fairy wings, and yin yang huo. Horny goat belongs to the Berberidaceae family of plants that includes some 700 known species. (1) This perennial plant grows up to 9 inches tall and is found in woodland areas as ground cover..Horny goat has a long history of use in traditional Eastern medicine. According to legend, its name came about because a goat herder noticed his flock became sexually stimulated after eating the plant.The powder is extracted from the leaves.