Horny goat weed explained: what it is and side effects
The NIH says horny goat weed belongs to the Epimedium group of plants and contains more than 200 identified chemical compounds, including flavonoids. Extracts are made from the plant's leaves and stems. One product we reviewed lists horny goat weed, and none prints its individual amount.
- What it is
- Plant
- Amounts the NIH names
- Tablets and capsules contain 250 or 500 mg, with a usual dose of one tablet or capsule daily.
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What horny goat weed is
- Extracts are made from the leaves and stems of horny goat weed.1
- Horny goat weed belongs to the Epimedium group of plants.1
- Other names include Bishop’s hat, fairy wings, rowdy lamb herb, barrenwort and Yin Yang Huo.1
- The plant contains more than 200 identified chemical compounds, including flavonoids.1
- Horny goat weed is available as tablets and capsules containing 250 or 500 mg.1
How much horny goat weed each product gives
NIH: 250 mg to 500 mg per dose
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
The product we reviewed that lists horny goat weed
| Product | Form and serving | Horny goat weed per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quietum Plus#4 in hearing support | Capsules2 capsules | Not printedIn a 802 mg proprietary blend | 9.4 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is epimedium?
Epimedium is the group of plants that horny goat weed belongs to, according to the NIH. Other names for horny goat weed include Bishop's hat, fairy wings, barrenwort and Yin Yang Huo.
What is epimedium extract?
Epimedium extract is made from the leaves and stems of horny goat weed. The NIH says the plant contains more than 200 identified chemical compounds, including flavonoids.
How is epimedium used as a dietary supplement?
Horny goat weed is available as tablets and capsules containing 250 or 500 mg, according to the NIH. The NIH names a usual dose of one tablet or capsule daily.
What are the side effects of epimedium?
Minor side effects of horny goat weed can include stomach discomfort and nausea. Rare allergic reactions, skin rashes and allergic skin inflammation have been reported.
Which supplements we reviewed list horny goat weed?
Quietum Plus is the only product we reviewed that lists horny goat weed. It appears inside an 802 mg proprietary blend, but its individual amount is not printed. A serving is 2 capsules.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH LiverTox, Horny Goat Weedncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked