Epimedium leaf (Epimedium grandiflorum)
This belongs to the Berberidaceae family and contains flavonoids, polysaccharides, lignans, phenol glycosides, and sesquiterpenes, among others. Epimedium species have been used to support both women’s and men’s health for centuries, attributed partly to their affinity with estrogen receptor alpha (ER-alpha).
In traditional Chinese health practices, related Epimedium species known collectively as yin yang huo are used to support kidney yang, which encompasses healthy aging.* Today, this support is attributed to the constituent flavonoids and polysaccharides
Tribulus fruit (Tribulus terrestris)
Also known as puncture vine, belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It contains steroidal saponins such as spirostanol and furostanol; flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol; alkaloids such as tribulusamide C and tribulusterine; tannins; terpenoids; and polyphenols; among others.
Tribulus fruit may help maintain healthy fertility by supporting the central nervous system and the anterior pituitary gland, as well as maintaining gonadal hormones, their receptors, and folliculogenesis, already within the normal range.* Tribulus fruit has been used for centuries in both traditional Chinese health practices, where it is known as ci ji li, and traditional Ayurvedic health practices, where it is known as Gokshura.*
Jatropha stem (Jatropha macrantha)
This belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, and is also known as Huanarpo macho. It has been used consistently in traditional Peruvian health practices for both women’s and men’s wellness.* Jatropha stem includes flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, coumarins, and terpenes, among others.
Muira Puama bark (Ptychopetalum olacoides)
This belongs to the Olacaceae family and is native to the Amazon region, where it is used in traditional health practices to support healthy aging, maintain brain health, and support healthy stress management.* This support is attributed to its alkaloids, including magnoflorine and menispermine; it also includes the triterpenoid lupeol.*In traditional use, Muira Puama is used as an adaptogen to support mental, physical, and sexual wellness, regardless of age.*
Maca root (Lepidium meyenii)
This belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is native to the Peruvian Andes. It is sometimes called Peruvian ginseng (though it is not a true ginseng) and may support healthy aging, attributed to the constituent macamides and glucosinolates.* Maca root has been used traditionally to support healthy sexual function, maintain healthy fertility, and support comfortable menopause.*
Eurycoma root (Eurycoma longifolia)
This belongs to the Simaroubaceae family and its primary constituents include ellagic acid, quercetin, and rutin; quassinoids such as eurycomanone; and alkaloids. It has been used in the traditional health practices of Southeast Asian countries to support sexual wellness and healthy stress management.
Eustephia bark (Eustephia coccinea)
This belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is used in the traditional health practices of Peru.*
