Protodioscin
A steroidal saponin found in various herbs (Tribulus terrestris and fenugreek) used in “male” enhancement/testosterone-boosting supplements. Protodioscin’s reputed aphrodisiac effects may be due to its conversion to DHEA in the body and/or via the release of nitric oxide in penile...
Indole-3-Carbinol
A phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables (i.e., cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale). Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is the precursor to diindolylmethane (DIM) – to which it is rapidly metabolized in vivo. Like DIM, I3C has been investigated for possible prevention/treatment of breast/prostate cancers. For more information, visit the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information...
Osthol / Osthole
See Cnidium monnieri.
Cnidium monnieri
Cnidium seeds—or “She Chuang Zi”—are used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat skin disorders and boost libido. Several bioactive coumarins have been identified in Cnidium, but osthol is the best known and characterized. Osthole appears to be orally bioavailable and may improve bone strength, inhibit tumor growth, reduce allergic reactions and have antioxidant/hepatoprotective effects. It also appears to increase...
Icariin
The flavonoid compound in Horny Goat Weed thought to be responsible for its aphrodisiac effects. Icariin is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, and may act as a sort of “herbal Viagra” to enhance/maintain erectile function. Cell culture and animal experiments have shown icariin is biologically active, and also has anti-osteoporotic, neuroprotective and antioxidant...
Yin Yang Huo
See Horny Goat Weed.
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