China Wholesale Epimedium Extract Powder Manufacturer
Sunjoy provides high-purity epimedium extract powder for your business.
- Primary active ingredient: icariin
- Purity: 10%, 20%, 50%, and 98% by HPLC
- Related name: horny goat weed, barrenwort, bishop’s hat, fairy wings
- Appearance: brown-yellow fine powder
- Packaging: 1 kg aluminum foil bags, 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-layer PE bags
What Is Epimedium Extract Powder?
Epimedium extract powder is derived from the leaves of epimedium species, like epimedium sagittatum and epimedium brevicornum. It is also called horny goat weed or barrenwort extract powder. Icariin is the active ingredient.
Horny goat weed has been used in Chinese medicine for men’s wellness. Nowadays, it is recognized to have potential in men’s health, bone support, circulation wellness, and other fields. Today, epimedium extract powder is widely used in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and herbal blend formulations.
Applications of Sunjoy Epimedium Extract Powder
Epimedium extract powder contains active components such as icariin, epimedins, and other flavonoids. These components make epimedium extract powder a botanical ingredient commonly used in dietary supplements. You can use Sunjoy epimedium extract powder in botanical supplements, herbal capsules, and some wellness formulas.
Epimedium, or horny goat weed, has been used in men’s wellness. It is a traditional herbal ingredient for men’s reproductive health. You can use our epimedium extract powder in men’s vitality capsules, senior wellness formulations, and some botanical energy blends.
Epimedium extract powder is a botanical extract ingredient. It exhibits icariin as a well-defined active ingredient and can be easily combined with other plant extracts. Ginseng, tribulus terrestris, and tongkat ali are all common multi-herbal formulations for men’s wellness.
Epimedium extract powder contains icariin, one of the prenylated flavonoids. Icariin and other flavonoids can help support muscle health and recovery and are therefore used in sports nutrition products. Common applications include pre-workout products and some energy blends.
More About Our Company
- Professional Epimedium Extract Powder Supplier
- Features
- Extraction Procedures
- Certificate of Analysis
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing epimedium extract powder
- Production lines comply with GMP, ISO, FSSC standards
- Flexible OEM/ODM customization available
- Meet the market standards of the EU, US, and CN
Standardized Icariin Content: We select epimedium raw materials with stable icariin. Through standardized manufacturing processes and HPLC assay inspections, we ensure stable product content.
High Purity: We use macroporous resin purification, membrane filtration, and other procedures to remove residues and impurities.
Traceable Botanical Source: In our batch traceability system, raw epimedium materials are tested. Only quality-assured epimedium leaves can be extracted for icariin.
Mature Extraction Procedures: We apply ethanol extraction, multi-stage extraction, low-temperature processing, and other procedures to improve extraction efficiency and maintain icariin stability,
Strict Quality Control: After epimedium extract is manufactured, we conduct multiple tests to ensure product quality, including purity, assay, heavy metal content, microbial limits, and other parameters.
Flexible Specifications: Whether for icariin 10%, 20%, 50%, or other specifications, we can manufacture horny goat weed extract powder tailored to your needs.
Bulk Supply Capability: With a standardized horny goat weed extraction SOP, different batches follow the same production procedures, ensuring consistent bulk-order supplies.
Documentation Support: For smooth customs clearance and regulatory standards, we offer you complete documentation support, including COAs, specification sheets, and other papers.
Raw Material Processing: Before material processing, we check epimedium plant quality to ensure the raw materials contain enough icariin. Then we clean and dry epimedium leaves to remove impurities. Grinding and milling are conducted to reduce plant particle size and increase solvent contact area.
Extraction: We use hydroalcoholic extraction to release icariin and epimedins. During the extraction, we control the ethanol concentration, temperature, time, and solid-liquid ratio to improve extraction efficiency.
Filtration: After filtration, residues and impurities need to be removed. We use centrifugal, plate, and membrane filtration to improve the solvent purity. This stage makes the liquid ready for icariin adsorption.
Purification and Enrichment: Macroporous resin purification can adsorb flavonoids in epimedium extracts while leaving out sugars, polysaccharides, and impurities. We also conduct vacuum concentration to evaporate liquid at a lower temperature. The active ingredients are less likely to degrade. Thus, we achieve the icariin enrichment.
Drying: Spray drying is the common method. Hot air quickly evaporates moisture in epimedium concentrates. The epimedium extract liquid finally converts into powder.
Milling and Sieving: The epimedium extract powder needs milling and sieving. Air jet mill and hammer mill can reduce the particle size and improve the powder uniformity. Vibrating sieves can control the mesh size and particle size distribution of epimedium extract powder, improving powder flowability.
Quality Inspection and Packaging: After manufacturing, we conduct multiple tests to check the product specifications. HPLC analysis, safety testing, and third-party inspections are included. Only epimedium extract powder that meets quality requirements can be packed and shipped.
Our standard packaging is 1 kg aluminum foil bags and 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-layer PE bags. The package is customizable based on your needs. Our packaging protects your products from light and moisture. Epimedium extract powder will not degrade during storage or shipment.
| Item | Specification |
| Product | Epimedium extract |
| Assay (HPLC) | Icariin≥10% |
| Appearance | Brown-yellow fine powder |
| Odor and Taste | Characteristic |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤5.0% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| As | ≤2ppm |
| Pb | ≤2ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place; away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if properly stored |
| MOQ | Flexible, starting from 100g |
| 10g-20g free samples, and the shipping costs will be covered by the clients | |
| Departure Time | Within 5-7 business days after your payment |
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Epimedium extract powder is not a medicine for erectile dysfunction or intended to treat it, but it is traditionally used in male’s health herbal formulations. As icariin has potential in supporting healthy blood circulation and male vitality, it may have indirect benefits for erectile dysfunction.
Some research shows that icariin may support the function of lab rats’ Leydig cells, which can produce testosterone. However, the research has not been conducted on humans.
Besides, testosterone levels are closely associated with overall male health, and icariin has potential in antioxidant support, blood circulation support, and cellular health maintenance. These factors may help maintain men’s body wellness, indirectly influencing testosterone.
Therefore, it is not appropriate to directly claim that epimedium can significantly increase testosterone levels in humans.
| Parameters | Epimedium Powder | Epimedium Extract Powder |
| Production Method | Crushing | Extraction |
| Icariin Content | Lower, varies between batches | Standardized, controllable, and customizable |
| Purity | Lower, contains fibers and untargeted components | High |
| Procurement Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Formulas Dosage | Higher dosage | Smaller dosage |
| Application | Herbal powder products, traditional herbal powders, low-concentration herbal formulations | Dietary supplements, men’s health formulas, herbal blends, functional foods, sports nutrition products |
| Icariin content | Characteristics | Applications | Preferences |
| Icariin 10% | Standardized epimedium extract, relatively complete active ingredients, moderate icariin content | Dietary supplements, herbal blends, general wellness products | Suitable for cost control and high-volume procurement |
| Icariin 20% | More concentrated active ingredients, balance between icariin content and cost | Men’s wellness formulations, botanical supplements, functional health products | For dietary supplement and plant-based ingredient purchasing |
| Icariin 50% | Highly standardized extract, high icariin content, lower dosage per unit | Premium supplements, specialized botanical formulations, high-value wellness products | Higher demand for icariin content and product positioning |
| Icariin ≥98% (Icariin Powder) | High-purity icariin powder, actually not a standard epimedium extract powder | High-potency formulas and research applications | For research institutions |
Icariin content is an important indicator for the classification of epimedium extract powder. Among them, icariin 10%, 20%, and 50% are the most common products. We offer customizable specification services. If you need epimedium extract powder at other specifications, you can count on Sunjoy.
| Combined Ingredients | Active ingredients | Common Applications |
| Muira puama extract powder | Polyphenols and phytosterols | Men’s wellness, male vitality formulations |
| Ginseng extract powder | Ginsenosides | Men’s wellness, energy support, healthy aging |
| Tribulus terrestris extract powder | Tribulus saponins | Men’s health, sports nutrition |
| Maca extract powder | Botanical ingredients containing macaamide | Male vitality, active lifestyle supplements |
These ingredients are commonly combined with epimedium extract powder in products. As our epimedium extract powder is water-soluble with excellent flowability, it adapts well to different combinations and product forms.
No. Icariin and epimedium saponins are both from the epimedium plants, but they are not the same thing. Icariin is one of the flavonoid compounds in epimedium, which are the core components of epimedium extracts. Epimedium saponins are a class of saponin compounds, and they are not flavonoids.
Compared with saponin compounds, icariin is more commonly used as an ingredient measurement criterion of epimedium extract. It directly shows the extract’s active compound level and product consistency. When sourcing Epimedium extract powder for your products or developing formulations, icariin content is one of the key specifications to consider.
Men’s Wellness
Horny goat weed has long been used in traditional herbal formulas for men’s health and vitality. Modern research also suggests that the key active ingredient, icariin, and other flavonoids in epimedium may support vascular function, which is important for male vitality.
Circulation Wellness
Icariin exhibits antioxidant properties and has the potential to support oxidative stress regulation and vascular health. Considering its effects on vascular endothelial function and blood circulation function, you can use epimedium extract powder in healthy aging products. Ginseng, ginkgo leaf, and grape seed extracts are common combinations.
Bone Health
Modern research finds that icariin may engage in bone metabolism. It may affect osteoblast vitality. So, epimedium extract powder is used in bone health, healthy aging, and women’s health supplements. Some formulations focus on supporting women’s bone wellness during menopause.
Exercise Performance Support
Good blood circulation helps with oxygen transport and nutrient supply, contributing to post-workout recovery. Icariin’s antioxidant properties also help reduce oxidative stress during exercise. So, epimedium extract powder has potential for exercise and active lifestyle support.
Antioxidant Support
Epimedium extract powder contains rich botanical active ingredients, among which flavonoids are studied for their antioxidant properties. These components may help reduce radical generation and maintain oxidation balance. Grape seed, green tea, and turmeric extracts are common combinations.
Contact Us
If you are sourcing epimedium extract powder for your formulas, Sunjoy is your ideal choice. With our well-established manufacturing lines, we offer ingredients that comply with US, EU, and CN market standards in bulk quantities. Contact us now and get free samples!
