Horny Goat Weed has been popular in China as a herb to enhance libido and increase sex drive but is now become popular worldwide and is one of the most popular Chinese herbs to enhance libido. Let's see why it works.

Known also as Epimedium or Yin Yang Huo, horny goat weed was mentioned in ancient classical Chinese medicinal texts over 2,000 years ago. Horny goat weed is several species of epimedium which is a leafy plant which grows in the wild and most commonly at high altitudes.

Legend has it that it got its name from a goat herder who noticed increased sexual activity in his flock after they had eaten it - but its much more than just a catchy name and it works on 4 levels to increase and enhance libido.

1. Increases Nitric Oxide Levels

Nitric oxide is absolutely vital to the erection process - if you don't get enough of it you simply won't get an erection.

The erection process begins with mental impulses and stimulation in the brain and nerves then cause the release of nitric oxide in response to these impulses, they cause. Nitric oxide to be realized and in response the muscles of the penis to relax allowing blood to flow into of the penis causing an erection.

Nitric Oxide declines naturally with age and in older men it is important to take it as a supplement and horny goat weed is a great natural source.

2. Combats Stress and Fatigue

Stress and fatigue and huge passion killers and if you are tired or stressed you simply don't feel "in the mood" as your energies are diverted elsewhere. Horny Goat Weed works as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low and energizes the body. At the same time, it reduces cortisol levels. Increased cortisol levels cause fatigue, so it works to reduce fatigue and replenish energy levels

3. Restores Testosterone Levels

Horny Goat Weed acts to restore both low levels testosterone and the thyroid hormone to normal, improving sex drive.

It has been demonstrated to relax rabbit penile tissue by nitric oxide and PDE-5 activity. Other medical research has shown that injections of Epimedium extract, directly into the penis of rats resulted in an increase in penile blood pressure.

If your testosterone levels need a boost, Horny Goat Weed is a great natural supplement to take.

4. Inhibits PDE5

Horny Goat Weed contains a variety of flavonoids. One prominent flavonoid is icariin which is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like synthetic prescription drugs but of course it does it naturally. Inhibiting PDE5, Helps keep and maintain an erection for longer.

Horny Goat Weed Combined with Other Herbs

Horny Goat Weed can of course enhance libido on its own but is normally combined with other herbs into a potent libido enhancing cocktail and if you try it you may well be surprised at its results.

Horny Goat Weed is simply one of the best natural libido enhancers you can get and not only benefits sexual wellness but will benefit your overall health to - try it and you maybe glad you did.