[Latin Name] Epimedium sagittatnm Maxim

[Plant Source] Leaf

[Specification] Icariin 10% 20% 40% 50%

[Appearance] Light yellow fine powder

Plant Part Used: Leaf

[Particle size]80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Epimedium?]

Epimedium extract is a popular aphrodisiac supplement and herbal sexual performance enhancer.It has a long history of traditional use in China for the alleviation of erectile dysfunction and for improving libido and fertility.

Also known as Horny Goat Weed, this supplement supposedly got its name after a farmer noticed that his flock of goats were particularly aroused after eating flowers of a specific type. These Epimedium flowers contain icariin, which is a natural compound that increases blood flow to sexual organs and promotes sex drive. Icariin has been found to increase Nitric Oxide synthesis as well as inhibiting the activity of the PDE-5 enzyme

[Icariin in Epimedium Extract]

Epimedium extracts powder contain an active phytochemical called icariin.Icariin has been observed to exhibit a number of useful traits, including renoprotective (liver protecting) hepatoprotective (kidney protecting), cardioprotective (heart protecting) and neuroprotective (brain protecting) effects.

It is also an antioxidant and can cause vasodilation. It exhibits antimicrobial characteristics and is thought to act as an aphrodisiac.

Icariin is classified as a flavonol glycoside, which is a type of flavonoid. Specifically, icariin is the 8-prenyl derivation of kaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside, a prevalent and important flavonoid.

[Function]

1. Combat mental and physical fatigue;

2. Induce vasodilation and improve circulation;

3. Lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients;

4. Improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) through its action as a PDE5  inhibitor;

5. Improve the use of free testosterone in the blood;

6. Increase libido;

7. Alleviate symptoms of depression and stimulate improved cognitive function;

8. Protect against neurological degeneration.

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CACAO POWDER
Cacao & Hazelnut Truffles (makes 6):
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Add all of the ingredients into a food processor together and blend it up until it sticks together. Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form them into small balls by rolling them between the palms your my hands. Take a sprinkling of some more cacao powder on a plate and roll the truffles though it to coat them. Place in the fridge to chill before eating.

ACAI POWDER
Acai Bowl (Serves 1):
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
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Toppings: Coconut chips, pumpkin seeds, goji berries, cacao nibs, mint leaves etc.
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and add on your toppings of choice.

MACA POWDER
Salted Caramel Nice-Cream (Makes 3 scoops):
2 bananas
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Pinch pink Himalayan salt
Blend the bananas in a food processor until almost smooth, then add in the remaining ingredients and blend again.

BAOBAB POWDER
Boabab Immune Boosting Tonic:
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1 thumb-size piece ginger, juiced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Mix the 1 tsp baobab powder with a small amount of water in a glass until it dissolves. Add in the ginger and lemon juice, fill the rest of the glass with more cold water and stir again.

BLUEBERRY POWDER
Blueberry Smoothie:
1 banana
1/2 cup oats
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Add all of the ingredients into a food processor/blender and blend until smooth. Serve with toppings of choice if desired.

RASPBERRY POWDER
1/3 cup chia seeds
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Add the chia seeds, raspberry powder, coconut milk and maple syrup into a jar or bowl, mix them together then place in the fridge to set overnight. Remove it in the morning and add on toppings of choice.

MATCHA POWDER
Matcha Latte:
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Heat the almond milk in a saucepan on a low heat. Add the matcha powder to a cup, fill 1/4 of the cup with the warm almond milk and whisk until the powder dissolves. Pour in the rest of the warm almond milk and stir well.

SPIRULINA POWDER:
Spirulina Juice:
1 piece ginger
1 green apple
1 pear
1 cucumber
2 carrots
Juice of 1 lemon
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Juice all of the fruits and vegetables minus the lemon. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon, add in the spirulina powder and stir well.

WHEATGRASS POWDER:
Banana & Avocado Wheatgrass Smoothie/Smoothie Bowl:
1 frozen banana
1/2 avocado
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