Chlorophytum arundinaceum vs Epimedium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chlorophytum arundinaceum

Mens Health

Epimedium

Epimedium grandiflorum

Mens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Chlorophytum arundinaceum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Epimedium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Wild tuberous herb of India related to Safed Musli, used in Ayurvedic medicine as tonic and aphrodisiac.

TCM kidney yang tonic used for impotence, infertility, and to fortify kidney yang. Now one of the top-selling herbs globally for men's sexual health. Icariin inhibits PDE5.

Active Compounds

saponins, polysaccharides, stigmasterol, alkaloids

icariin, epimedin C, baohuoside, icariside II

Traditional Uses

Traditional Ayurvedic tonic similar to Safed Musli, Used in Indian folk medicine for sexual dysfunction and weakness

Fortify kidney yang, Treat impotence and infertility, Strengthen sinews and bones, Adaptogenic tonic

Modern Uses

Adaptogenic tonic, Male reproductive support, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive

Testosterone support, PDE5 inhibition, Bone health, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Powder: 3-5g/day; Capsule: 500mg 2x/day

500-1000mg standardized icariin extract (20-40% icariin) daily

Contraindications

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Pregnancy

Hormone-sensitive cancers, Heart disease, Tachycardia, Avoid with PDE5 inhibitor drugs

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

Tachycardia, GI upset, Hypertension, Hormonal effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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