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Epimedium Extract Icariin
Description of Epimedium Extract：
Epimedium Extract is an essential ingredient extracted from the dried above-ground parts of Epimedium, a traditional Chinese medicine. Epimedium itself is a perennial herb whose roots, stems and leaves are rich in medicinal components. By concentrating these active ingredients through modern extraction techniques, Epimedium Extract is obtained.Epimedium extract is rich in biologically active components, the most important of which is Icariin. In addition, it also contains Epimedium Glycoside A, Demethylated Epimedium Glycoside, Epimedium Lipiferin and many other compounds. These components work together to give Epimedium extract a variety of pharmacological activities.
Specification of Epimedium Extract：
| Product Name | Epimedium Brevicornum Extract (Icariin) |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Icariin, Epimedium Extract |
| English Name | Epimedium breviconum P.E. |
| Molecular Formula | C33H40O15 |
| Molecular Weight | 676.65 |
| CAS Number | 489-32-7 |
| Source | Extract from the dried aerial parts of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim. Raw material is from Gansu Province, China. People harvest it in summer and autumn when the stems and leaves are lush, remove the coarse stems and impurities, and then dry it in the sun or shade. |
| Specification | Epimedium extract – Icariin 5%-98% |
| Appearance | Brownish yellow powder (extract), Yellow powder (Icariin 98%) |
| Package | 1kg/aluminum foil bag; 5kg/carton; 10kg, 25kg/drum |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, dark, and high-temperature-free place. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Main effects and functions of Epimedium Extract：
- Nourish the kidney and strengthen the yang: Epimedium extract can significantly increase the level of androgen, increase sperm count and vitality, and improve the quality of sperm, so as to achieve the effect of nourishing the kidney and strengthening the yang.
- Improvement of sexual function: By regulating the neuroendocrine system, it can increase libido and improve erectile function.
- Cardiovascular protection: Dilates blood vessels, increases coronary blood flow, improves myocardial ischemia; lowers blood pressure, anti-thrombosis, prevents cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
- Immunomodulation: improve the number and activity of immune cells, enhance immune function, anti-inflammatory effect.
- Anti-aging: removing free radicals, delaying cell aging, protecting DNA, regulating endocrine, delaying aging.
- Promote bone metabolism: promote bone cell proliferation, inhibit bone resorption, prevent osteoporosis.
- Neuroprotection: improve memory, delay the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Anti-tumor: inhibit certain tumor cells.
