Epimedium brevicornu
Epimedium brevicornu, commonly known as Epimedium or Horny Goat Weed, is a perennial herb prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compound, icariin, this plant is widely used to support reproductive health, enhance vitality, and improve circulation, offering significant therapeutic potential for various wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Epimedium brevicornu
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Epimedium brevicornu, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Berberidaceae family and falls under the genus Epimedium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Epimedium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Epimedium brevicornum, is known by various names depending on the region. In Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian, and Russian, it is referred to by its botanical name, Epimedium brevicornum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| es | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| it | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| bg | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| ru | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| nl | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| uk | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| ast | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| ga | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
| ro | Epimedium brevicornum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within several distinct regions across the vast landscape of China. Its distribution includes significant populations located in China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, the species can be identified growing within the high-altitude environments of China Qinghai. It also maintains a presence in the more humid areas of China Southeast. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical range inhabited by Epimedium brevicornu.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Epimedium brevicornu has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include icariin, icaritin, Abscisic acid, Baohuoside I, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| icariin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| icaritin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abscisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baohuoside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Icariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icarisid II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Epimedium brevicornu has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ER stress, asthma, demyelinating diseases, liver cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ER stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demyelinating diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |