H. goat weed has a 2000-year history of use in China and is also traditionally used in Japan. The leaves contain a variety of flavonoids, polysaccharides, lignans, sesquiterpenes, phenolic and penethylol glycosides, ionones, and sterols, as well as an alkaloid called magnaflorine.

Horny goat weed is traditionally used for libido and erectile dysfunction.

Suggested Use

Adults ≥ 19 years old: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner.

Duration of use: Take for a minimum of 4 weeks to see improvements. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.

Warning

Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any prescription medication; if you have a serious medical condition; or if you suffer from a hormone-sensitive condition. Consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner prior to use.

Contraindications: Do not use if you have yin-deficient fire; if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you have high blood pressure.

Known adverse reactions: Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms of dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, nosebleed, diarrhea, or abdominal distention appear. May cause gastrointestinal distress; in which case, discontinue use.

Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.

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