Epimedium brevicornu vs Saw Palmetto Berry

Perennial Chinese woodland herb, one of the main species used as Yin Yang Huo in TCM for yang deficiency.

Pygeum is an evergreen tree native to Africa whose bark has been used in traditional African medicine for urinary conditions. It is widely prescribed in Europe for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is one of the most well-studied botanical treatments for prostate health. The tree is now an endangered species due to overharvesting.

icariin, epimedins A-C, sagittatoside, flavonoids

Beta-sitosterol, Ferulic acid esters, Pentacyclic triterpenes, N-docosanol, Ursolic acid

Primary TCM species for Yin Yang Huo yang tonic formulas, Used for impotence infertility and osteoporosis in Chinese medicine

Prostate health, Urinary support, Fertility treatment, Kidney support, Anti-inflammatory

Bone density support, Testosterone modulation, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotection

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower urinary tract symptoms, Prostatitis, Urinary frequency, Male sexual health

Capsule: 500mg 2x/day; Extract standardized to icariin

50-100mg standardized extract (14% triterpenes) twice daily

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Pregnancy

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Pre-surgery

Hormone effects, Tachycardia at high doses

GI upset, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Constipation