PRICE: $15.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per vegi-capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs proudly offers a powerful 40% Icariin Horny Goat Weed Extract.  Click on this link: Horny Goat Weed Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch. This product is utilized to improve erectile function and can also be used to greatly increase blood flow to the muscles during exercise, yielding the "pump" which body builders strive for. These vegetable-derived capsules (Vegan, Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Horny Goat Weed Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Although the name of this herb sounds funny, there is a piece of history behind it. Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium grandiflorum) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years. It is said that long ago, a goat herder noticed incessant sexual behavior in his goats; and he observed that after eating this particular plant, the goats' promiscuous behavior became much more noticeable. Thus, the name Horny Goat Weed came into being! Horny Goat Weed has testosterone-like effects and it stimulates sexual activity in both men and women and increases sperm production. It has also been used to treat kidney, joint, liver and back disorders. However, it is especially helpful in producing a stronger, harder erection in men.  Horny Goat Weed has been utilized as the main aphrodisiac in China for many centuries, and it has been found to act in a similar way as the prescription drugs Viagra© and Cialis©. Studies indicate that Horny Goat Weed works by increasing nitric oxide levels, which relaxes smooth muscle tissue and lets more blood flow into the penis or clitoris. It inhibits the PDE-5 enzyme, making it a PDE-5 inhibitor like Viagra© and Cialis©.  Icariin is the active ingredient in Horny Goat Weed. However, the research has shown that Icariin is only about 1/10 the potency of sildenafil or tadalifil, the active ingredients in Viagra© and Cialis©. Since around 50 milligrams of sildenafil is considered the minimum standard dosage to increase erectile function in men, simple arithmetic will tell you that it requires at least 500 milligrams of Icariin to produce a similar result, and some men require 100 or even 150 milligrams of sildenafil to achieve the desired action. Most Horny Goat Weed Extracts on the market contain either 10% Icariin or a much smaller quantity of Horny Goat Weed 40% Icariin Extract, due to the fact that the high Icariin content extracts are quite expensive. Again, simple math will tell you how many of their capsules are required to deliver 500 milligrams (1/2 gram) of pure Icariin, the minimum effective dose.  Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs Horny Goat Weed Extract product contains 200 milligrams of pure Icariin in each half gram capsule. Thus, only two capsules deliver 400 milligrams of Icariin, close to the minimum recommended dosage for quality results. When you consider the price of the prescription erectile dysfunction drugs, and the price of the weaker Horny Goat Weed Extracts on the market, compared to the price of Barlowe's 40% Icariin Horny Goat Weed Extract, Barlowe's product is the obvious choice. Although it is not effective for everyone, and although some people will require a greater dosage, it is still a safer, effective, much cheaper alternative. Barlowe's Tongkat Ali Extract is an excellent sexual supplement to take along with Horny Goat Weed also, as regular use of Tongkat Ali greatly increases blood levels of testosterone, thereby increasing both sexual desire and ability. Barlowe also offers Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa 50% Extract which works similarly to Horny Goat Weed Extract, but which may be more effective for some people. Research: Effects of Icariin on Erectile Function http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/news/20080926/horny-goat-weed-shows-promise-ed Testimonials: Thanks I have a bottle of your Horny Goat Weed that I ordered earlier in the month.  GREAT product, acts really fast and much better than the 10% Icariin brands that I have tried. L.D., Ontario, Canada Thank you!  The last batch of Horny Goat was the best one yet!  Can't wait to receive this next order.  Thanks! R.H., Tampa, Florida Caution: Barlowe's Horny Goat Weed Extract uses only the finest quality and most potent Horny Goat Weed (40% Icariin) Extract from the most trusted suppliers. This herbal extract is generally safe, but it is very potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take two or more capsules one to two hours prior to sexual activity. May also be utilized prior to exercise to increase blood flow to muscles (muscle pump). For some people, dosage may need to be increased as results and usage amounts vary based on body type and weight. Certain people experience stronger benefits when taking this herbal extract on a daily basis. Horny Goat Weed Extract (40% Icariin) PRICE: $15.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule)