{"id":2042,"date":"2023-02-22T15:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T15:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2023-08-21T13:18:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T13:18:12","slug":"the-lowdown-on-icariin-horny-goat-weed-does-it-really-work-like-sildenafil-viagra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/the-lowdown-on-icariin-horny-goat-weed-does-it-really-work-like-sildenafil-viagra\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lowdown on Icariin (Horny Goat Weed): Does It Really Work Like Sildenafil (Viagra)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rumble\" src=\"https:\/\/rumble.com\/embed\/v37fc8n\/?pub=2bdjj8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icariin is the active ingredient in a traditional Chinese medicinal plant known as epimedium, which is also known as horny goat weed or yin yang huo. Horny goat weed is a supplement used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). Icariin is available in a variety of preparations such as powders, extracts, tablets, and capsules, and is marketed as an aphrodisiac or ED supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"cta2-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta2-wrap-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta2-info\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta2-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Getting ED medication has never been easier<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Connect with a US-licensed healthcare provider for a FREE evaluation!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-buttons cta2-mobile\">\n\t\t\t   <a class=\"btn1\" href='https:\/\/www.ultrapharmrx.com\/get-started-lp1'>Get started for just $1.75 per pill<\/a>\n            \t<h6>limited time*<\/h6>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-image\">\n\t\t        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-image-1c.png\" \/>\n\t        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-footer-icons\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"icons d-flex justify-content-around justify-content-md-end\">\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/shipping%20copy%202.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>Free Express<br>\n                                Shipping<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/discreet.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>Discreet<br>\n                                Shipping<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/banned.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>No Waiting<br>\n                                Rooms<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the differences between icariin and sildenafil?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icariin (horny goat weed) and sildenafil citrate (branded Viagra) work by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, which is responsible for \u201cshutting down\u201d an erection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, icariin is a milder PDE5 inhibitor than sildenafil and other ED drugs like tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra), and avanafil (Stendra), with icariin clocking in at about 80% less potent than sildenafil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icariin can be purchased over the counter as an herbal supplement in varying formulations and potencies. Meanwhile, sildenafil (Viagra) requires a prescription before being dispensed in different dosages as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Does icariin (horny goat weed) work well for ED?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We already know that icariin works similarly to sildenafil but with significantly less potency, but does it actually work? According to studies conducted on animals, icariin does work to inhibit the PDE5 enzyme, allowing the penis to saturate with blood to produce and keep an erection. In another study conducted on rats, it was found that icariin appeared to improve nitric oxide synthesis in rats with circulatory damage compared to those given a placebo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a word to the wise: thus far, there haven\u2019t been any studies conducted on humans as far as icariin and ED are concerned. Icariin may very well work differently in the human body than in animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"cta2-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta2-wrap-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta2-info\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta2-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Getting ED medication has never been easier<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Connect with a US-licensed healthcare provider for a FREE evaluation!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-buttons cta2-mobile\">\n\t\t\t   <a class=\"btn1\" href='https:\/\/www.ultrapharmrx.com\/get-started-lp1'>Get started for just $1.75 per pill<\/a>\n            \t<h6>limited time*<\/h6>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-image\">\n\t\t        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-image-1c.png\" \/>\n\t        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta2-footer-icons\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"icons d-flex justify-content-around justify-content-md-end\">\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/shipping%20copy%202.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>Free Express<br>\n                                Shipping<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/discreet.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>Discreet<br>\n                                Shipping<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <img src=\"\/images\/home\/banned.png\" alt=\"\">\n                            <p>No Waiting<br>\n                                Rooms<\/p>\n                     <\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What other ED treatment options do I have?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you running into erectile problems every now and then? If so, it\u2019s a good idea to consult your doctor and tell them about your medical history. ED is typically an indicator of a more serious underlying health condition, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your healthcare provider has fully evaluated you, they will determine if you\u2019re suited to be prescribed an ED drug like sildenafil (brand name Viagra), tadalafil (brand name Cialis), and vardenafil (brand name Levitra)\u2014all of which are safe and effective options for treating ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, some individuals prefer to go on natural supplements like icariin or horny goat weed to treat their erection difficulties. However, your mileage may vary depending on which natural supplement you choose to use. 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