Horny Goat Weed Extract and Vigor Boost™
Horny goat weed is a leafy herb from Asia, known in China as yin yang huo, with a famous legend behind its name.
In brief
- Also called Epimedium
- Leaves are the part used
- Called yin yang huo in China
- One of nine named ingredients
What it is
Horny goat weed is the common name of several Epimedium plants, delicate herbs with heart-shaped leaves and small spurred flowers. The name comes from a popular legend about a goat herder who noticed his flock became extra lively after grazing on the plant. In China it is called yin yang huo and has been used in traditional herbal practice for a long time. Its leaves hold a plant compound called icariin.
Where it comes from
Epimedium species grow in the woodlands of China and other parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. Makers harvest the leaves, dry them and process them into an extract.
Why it is in Vigor Boost
Vigor Boost lists horny goat weed extract ninth, at the end of the blend.* Your Vigor Boost label shows the combined blend of 82 mg per gummy, which includes this ingredient. The Last Three wraps up all nine ingredients.
Worth knowing
- Also called Epimedium
- A leafy herb from Asia
- Known as yin yang huo in China
- Ninth in the Vigor Boost blend
Easy ways to explore it
- Read The Last Three
- Compare it with tribulus terrestris
- Open the NIH supplement basics page in the sources below
Keeps company with
Horny goat weed pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
Where does the name come from?
A popular legend says a goat herder saw his goats become lively after grazing on it.
What is yin yang huo?
It is the Chinese name for the herb.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
The label lists all nine ingredients together as one blend of 82 mg per gummy. Read it before your first gummy.
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