Yin Yang Huo Complex vs Epimedium

Species of Epimedium used in Korean and Japanese traditional medicine with slightly different phytochemical profile from E. grandiflorum. Key in Eastern Asian male tonic formulas.

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.

icariin, epimedin B, epimedin A, sagittatoside

icariin, epimedin C, baohuoside, icariside II

Male sexual tonic, Kidney yang fortification, Anti-aging use, Korean traditional medicine tonic

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

Testosterone support, Bone health, Anti-inflammatory, Adaptogen

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

500-1000mg extract daily standardized to icariins

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

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Tachycardia

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

Tachycardia, GI upset

Tachycardia, GI upset, Hypertension, Hormonal effects