[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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Season 1, Episode 15

Cranberry & Orange Scones
Recipe by Josie Wakelee

Active Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Time: 35 minutes

Orange Butter
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½ cup butter, softened
2 Tbsp orange marmalade

1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter and marmalade until combined.
2. Cover bowl and cover with plastic wrap, or, use plastic wrap to roll into a tube
3. Chill until set.

Scones
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3 cups all purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
2 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch pieces
¾ cup dried cranberries
1 cup chilled buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
3. Zest orange and mix into flour mixture.
4. Cut in butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
5. Add dried cranberries and coat with flour mixture.
6. Gradually add buttermilk, tossing with fork or pastry cutter until moist clumps form.
7. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and knead briefly to bind dough, about 4 turns.
8. Form dough into 1-inch-thick round and cut into 8 wedges.
9. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or Sil-pad.
10. Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
11. Bake until tops of scones are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
12. Let stand on baking sheet 10 minutes.
13. Serve scones warm or at room temperature with orange butter