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The Truth Behind Horny Goat Weed
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Tyler Williams
By Tyler Williams
Published on 07/18/2008
 
Why is this almost-magical herb called horny goat weed?

The legend says that a few thousand years ago, a Chinese goat farmer noticed that his goats became more promiscuous when he fed them a particular herb. This herb was later identified as Epimedium, and it was nicknamed Horny Goat Weed back then.

No matter how it got discovered, horny goat weed is so famous and effective for increasing erectile function among men.

The Truth Behind Horny Goat Weed
Why is this almost-magical herb called horny goat weed?

The legend says that a few thousand years ago, a Chinese goat farmer noticed that his goats became more promiscuous when he fed them a particular herb. This herb was later identified as Epimedium, and it was nicknamed Horny Goat Weed back then.

No matter how it got discovered, horny goat weed is so famous and effective for increasing erectile function among men. It is so popular because it's a natural alternative to chemical drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra that actually works.

1000s of men have started to use horny goat weed to cure their erection problems due to its cheap prices compared to expensive doses of Viagra.

If you are suffering from lack of erectile function, you probably are thinking of taking an erectile dysfunction drug. Before you move on, below are 3 reasons why you may consider horny goat weed, and why 1000s of other men are changing to horny goat weed.

1. Helps increase testosterone levels naturally

Horny goat weed increases testosterone naturally, which doesn't just increase your sexual performance and health but also your overall wellness.

Keep in mind those PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra (and the hundreds of generic versions of the same thing that exist) do not offer the ability to increase your testosterone levels.

Increasing testosterone levels can help you achieve a new level of sexual performance, increased sperm volume and libido.

2. Increases nitric oxide levels

Viagra and other prescription ED drugs take increases in nitric oxide to work. That's their fundamental mechanism. What horny goat weed does is the same, but without the side effects that are associated with those drugs.

The nitric oxide levels decline as we age; therefore we need to focus on maintaining healthy levels of nitric oxide to keep our erectile function.

3. Boost psychological emotions

You might be surprised to know that a significant number of erectile dysfunction patients suffer from the problem because of psychological reasons.

High levels of stress can cause sex drive to fall, which literally kills erectile function.

The ingredients in horny goat weed products (Epimedium) has been known to elevate mood levels and help your body relax, which allows blood to flow more naturally and increasing erectile function.

Don't forget there are literally dozens of horny goat weed products that simple don't work as advertised. Many of these contain "filler ingredients" which are simply useless ingredients used to make up for the weight of the pills, to pass product authenticity regulations.