Morinda Citrifolia Root vs Epimedium

TCM kidney yang tonic different from the Noni fruit. Used to warm the kidneys, strengthen the sinews, and treat impotence, infertility, and lower back weakness.

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.

iridoids, neonatalides, anthraquinones, morindine

icariin, epimedin C, baohuoside, icariside II

Warm kidney yang, Treat impotence, Strengthen sinews and bones, Lower back weakness treatment

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

Testosterone support, Anti-inflammatory, Bone health, Antidepressant

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

10-15g dried root decoction or 500-1000mg extract daily

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

Kidney yin deficiency heat, High blood pressure

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

GI upset, Heat symptoms if overused

Tachycardia, GI upset, Hypertension, Hormonal effects