Epimedium sagittatum (Horny Goat Weed) - Feed Ingredient

Epimedium sagittatum, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is a flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family, traditionally used in Chinese medicine. The plant’s aerial parts, especially the leaves, contain several bioactive compounds, most notably icariin, a flavonoid glycoside believed to contribute to its physiological effects.

In equine nutrition, Epimedium sagittatum is not a standard feed ingredient and is generally found only in herbal supplements. It is occasionally included in formulations aimed at supporting vitality, circulation, or reproductive health due to its reputed adaptogenic and phytoestrogenic properties.