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Horny Goat Weed from China – Finely Cut Leaves, Epimedium brevicornu
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Finely cut dried leaves of Epimedium brevicornu, a barrenwort of the barberry family (Berberidaceae) native to China. The Maya Herbs pouch carries the trade name horny goat weed and a Made in China badge. Three pack sizes are available: 100 g, 250 g and 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Epimedium brevicornu Maxim.
- Name on the label: Horny Goat Weed, Epimedium brevicornum
- Family: Berberidaceae (barberry family)
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Epimedium brevicornu Maxim. · 1 kg / 250 g / 100 g
Cut Epimedium brevicornu leaves from China
The pouch holds dried leaves of Epimedium brevicornu, cut into small green flakes. The Maya Herbs label reads Horny Goat Weed, Epimedium brevicornum, Cut Leaves, and shows a Made in China badge with the address of Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem. The supplier listing for reference 0757 gives the leaf as the plant part, the form as finely cut and the country as China. Mycotrop offers 100 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
- 1 kg / 250 g / 100 g
- Berberidaceae
- Leaf
- Finely cut
- Botanical name
- Epimedium brevicornu Maxim.
- Name on the label
- Horny Goat Weed, Epimedium brevicornum
- Family
- Berberidaceae (barberry family)
- Synonyms
- Epimedium rotundatum
- Common names
- Yin yang huo; genus: barrenwort, epimedium
- Plant part
- Leaf
Traditional use
Epimedium brevicornu is one of the barrenwort species known in China as yin yang huo, called “horny goat weed” in English. The genus Epimedium has about fifty species in the barberry family. A 2016 review reports that Epimedium species have been used in herbal preparations for more than 2,000 years.
More than 260 compounds have been isolated from the genus, mainly prenylated flavonoids. Icariin and its derivatives, such as icaritin and icariside II, are the most studied (Tan et al. 2016).
| Known compounds | Prenylated flavonoids, markers of the genus: icariin, icaritin, icariside II, epimedins A, B and C (Ma et al. 2011; Tan et al. 2016). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Herb cited as yin yang huo in the Chinese tradition, with use reported for more than 2,000 years; detailed uses not repeated here. |
| State of research | The reviews consulted rest mainly on laboratory and animal studies. No health claim is authorised in the EU for this plant. |
Name and spelling
Maximowicz described Epimedium brevicornu in 1889. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it in the barberry family, Berberidaceae, with Epimedium rotundatum K.S.Hao as a synonym. The label spells the epithet brevicornum, a form that botanical databases do not accept; this page uses the accepted spelling. The Chinese name recorded for the species is yin yang huo, while the genus is known in English as barrenwort or epimedium.
Native range
Kew’s checklist gives the native range as north-central, south-central and south-eastern China, together with Qinghai. China, the country on the label, is therefore within the plant’s natural area.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Epimedium brevicornu Maxim. |
|---|---|
| Name on the label | Horny Goat Weed, Epimedium brevicornum |
| Family | Berberidaceae (barberry family) |
| Synonyms | Epimedium rotundatum |
| Common names | Yin yang huo; genus: barrenwort, epimedium |
| Plant part | Leaf |
| Form | Finely cut |
| Origin | China (label) |
| Pack sizes | 100 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 0757 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Ma, He, Yang et al. 2011, J Ethnopharmacol 134(3):519-541; Tan et al. 2016, Front Pharmacol 7:191; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is yin yang huo (Epimedium)?
Yin yang huo is the Chinese name of several Epimedium species, including E. brevicornu, sold in the West as “horny goat weed”. Their main compounds are prenylated flavonoids, including icariin.
Why are there two spellings of the name?
The label prints Epimedium brevicornum; the accepted botanical name is Epimedium brevicornu Maxim.
What does the pouch contain?
Finely cut dried leaves, 100 g, 250 g or 1 kg depending on your choice.
Where is the species native?
In China: Kew’s checklist lists North-Central, South-Central and Southeast China, and Qinghai.
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