Suggested Dosing
2 caps (1000 mg, may vary with mfr)/d PO
3-4 caps PO 90 min before sexual activity
May also be taken as a tea
Preventing osteoporosis: a specific phytoestrogen extract of epimedium containing 60 mg icariin, 15 mg daidzein, and 3 mg genistein, along with 300 mg of elemental calcium PO qDay
Suggested Uses
Erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction (male or female), menopausal symptoms
Efficacy
Controversial-studies in China suggest a component, icariin has estrogenic & antioxidant properties; may contain other pharmacoactive compounds
Present in many commercially available supplements
Adverse Effects
Not known
Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation
Cautions
Any medical condition
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: unsafe
Lactation: avoid use
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Unknown
