{"product_id":"american-ginseng","title":"Osterly Market Epimedium, American Ginseng \u0026 Astragalus","description":"\u003cp class=\"osm-front\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpimedium, American ginseng and astragalus. Three herbs, named in order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA three-herb capsule led by epimedium. We renamed this page because the previous title said American ginseng alone and that was not accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpimedium, commonly called horny goat weed, is a traditional Chinese herb containing icariin, which acts on the same enzyme pathway as prescription ED medication — weakly. American ginseng is a calmer, cooling counterpart to Korean red. Astragalus is a traditional immune tonic. The supplier markets the combination as a male performance product; that is what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the label dose with food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally taken in cycles rather than continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak to a doctor before taking this if you use nitrates, blood pressure medication or ED medication — icariin acts on the same pathway and the combination can drop blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use in pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the label\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium, Panax quinquefolius and astragalus, all named\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium is the lead ingredient, not a minor addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat this is not\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot plain American ginseng — see our Korean Red Panax for a straightforward ginseng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a treatment for erectile dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot tested for undeclared pharmaceuticals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe straight answer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bottle reads \"Epimedium American Ginseng Astragalus Capsule\" and the supplier's imagery markets it for male performance. Worth knowing: this product category has a documented history of undeclared prescription ED drugs turning up in it, which is dangerous for anyone taking nitrates. We would want a certificate of analysis before recommending it to anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum. Questions or a complaint about shipping or a product? Email us and a person will answer.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osterly Market","offers":[{"title":"60 capsules","offer_id":49622555590883,"sku":"OSM-21-1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 bottles","offer_id":49622555623651,"sku":"OSM-21-2","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bottles","offer_id":49622555656419,"sku":"OSM-21-3","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 bottles","offer_id":49622555689187,"sku":"OSM-21-4","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0096\/3043\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-27_234621_d8b8f7bc-f650-49f1-9bed-c41c49cebf5d.png?v=1787892758","url":"https:\/\/osterly.us\/products\/american-ginseng","provider":"Osterly Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}