Tribulus Aerial vs Epimedium

The aerial parts (leaves and stems) of tribulus used in Ayurveda and Bulgarian traditional medicine, with different compounds than the fruit.

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.

harmine, harmaline, norharmane, beta-carboline, flavonoids

icariin, epimedin C, baohuoside, icariside II

Liver and kidney conditions in Bulgarian folk medicine, Impotence in Bulgarian ethnomedicine, Urinary conditions in Ayurveda, Reproductive health in East European folk use

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

Hepatoprotective, Adaptogenic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

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

2-4g dried herb tea 2x daily; 2-3ml tincture 2x daily

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

Pregnancy, Hormone-sensitive conditions

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

Mild hepatic effects possible, Nausea

Tachycardia, GI upset, Hypertension, Hormonal effects