Icariin

Description

Icariin is a chemical compound classified as a prenylated flavonol glycoside, a type of flavonoid. It is the 8-prenyl derivative of kaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside. The compound has been isolated from several species of plant belonging to the genus Epimedium which are commonly known as horny goat weed, Yin Yang Huo,and Herba epimedii.Extracts from these plants are reputed to produce aphrodisiac effects, and are used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance erectile function.However, clinical trial data are lacking to support these claims.

Specification

Function

1.Anticancer effects

2.Anti-HIV activity

3.Radio sensitizing effects

4.Reversal of multidrug resistance in some tumor cells

5.Postmenopausal bone loss prevention

Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries in the neck harden. For people with atherosclerosis, a mixture containing horny goat weed may be beneficial and result in improved symptoms and clinical tests.People with hay fever may experience symptom relief and a reduction in white blood cells that tend to increase with allergies.