❓ How Effective is Horny Goat Weed for Libido? (2024 update)

Today’s topic is going to be about using an herb called Horny Goat Weed, also known as Epimedium, for naturally increasing your libido and sex drive. And I’ll quickly go over some reviews, facts, and health warnings.

How Effective Is Horny Goat Weed For Increasing Your Libido & Sex Drive?

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) is a pungent ornamental herb.

Legend has it that the name “horny goat weed” came from a herder who noticed his goats becoming more sexually active after eating the plant.

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The use of Epimedium as a medicinal herb dates back to at least 400 A.D… where it has been used as a tonic for the reproductive system, boosting libido and treating impotence, and as a rejuvenating tonic (to relieve fatigue).

Decrease Cortisol & Increase Testosterone

Horny Goat Weed is thought to work via modulation of cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone). Under conditions of high stress, the increased cortisol levels are known to cause

  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Reduced Sex drive
  • and Lower Testosterone Levels

It is also thought to help restore normal metabolism, energy levels, and libido.

It is interesting to note that although at least fifteen active components have been identified in epimedium extracts, the specific icariin extract (found here) is noted for stimulation of the sex drive and reduction of cortisol levels.

Again, make sure the product is PURE EXTRACT, NOT powder or root, and at least 30%. Anything less, and you’re wasting money, and you’ll have to double and triple your dose.

Horny Goat Weed Warnings and “Scams”

There are always potential “negatives”.

Even though Horny Goat Weed is a NATURAL substance, it doesn’t have negative side-effects when used correctly, unlike prescription drugs.

But when used at high dosages (1000 mg or more), it may cause side-effects in some people:

  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia

The higher the dose, the worse the side-effects.

Insomnia

Secret To Reducing The Negatives

The SECRET to reducing/eliminate negative side-effects is to make sure you ONLY take pure extracts containing the active components, which is 30% of Icariin Epimedium Sagitattum.

Do NOT take the dry “root”, which is just dead herbs and it’s worthless. Unfortunately, the dry root is found in most of the “cheap” products.

Do NOT use liquid forms of Horny Goat Weed, as it loses most of its effects within a month or two.

Do NOT take it by itself because then you’ll have to take very high dosages to notice the positive effects. And unfortunately, at the high dosages, you may get the above mentioned negative effects.

What’s the BEST & SAFEST SOLUTION?

I’ll be honest with you…

No one single ingredient works at 100% effectiveness forever.

Here’s a list of Horny Goat Weed and other synergistic ingredients:

  • Avena Sativa Extract (Oat Straw Extract 100:1)
  • Tribulus Terrestris Extract (70% Sapongenins + 10% protodioscin)
  • Tongkat Ali Extract (Eurycoma Longifolia Jack 100:1)
  • L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (a highly absorbable form of L-Arginine)
  • Vitex Agnus Castus
  • Yohimbe Bark Extract (8% Yohimbe Group Alkaloids)
  • Zinc Picolinate (a highly absorbable form of Zinc)

When combined with the above ingredients, Horny Goat Weed creates a “synergy” where you get MORE positive effects at a much LOWER dose.

That’s the secret!

What Product Should I Take?

AlphaVirilFortunately, there’s a proven product called AlphaViril which contains all the above key ingredients and the specific extract and dosages, in addition to a couple of other helpful ingredients.The feedback for it has been amazing. It’s a product that has been around for a decade, and you know it works and it is safe.

So give it a try!

So now you might be thinking, “I don’t want to take 20 or 30 pills per day, buy a bunch of bottles and herbs”… And I don’t blame you – who’s got the time or money?