Epimedium grandiflorum
Epimedium grandiflorum, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, its bioactive compound, icariin, is widely studied for its potential to support sexual health, improve bone density, and enhance circulation, making it a popular botanical supplement worldwide.
- Scientific name: Epimedium grandiflorum
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Epimedium and the specific species grandiflorum.
| 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 grandiflorum, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Poland, it is referred to as Epimedium wielkokwiatowe, while in Russia, it is called Эпимеддиум крупноцветковый. Its name translates into Vietnamese as Dâm dương hoắc hoa to, and in Romanian, it is commonly known as Iarba țapului. Finally, in Japan, this medicinal herb is recognized as イカリソウ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Epimedium wielkokwiatowe | Wikidata |
| ru | Эпимедиум крупноцветковый | Wikidata |
| vi | Dâm dương hoắc hoa to | Wikidata |
| ro | Iarba țapului | Wikidata |
| ja | イカリソウ | Wikidata |
| ar | أبيمديون كبير الأزهار | Wikidata |
| zh | 碇草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| arz | ابيمديون كبير الازهار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Epimedium grandiflorum, possesses a specific and concentrated geographical range. It is primarily found growing within the region of Eastern Asia. More specifically, its natural habitat is centered in the country of Japan. This localized distribution makes it a characteristic species of the local flora in that area. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in the Japanese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Epimedium grandiflorum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include icariin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| icariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Epimedium grandiflorum has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, cardiovascular diseases, depression, inflammation, neoplasm.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoplasm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |