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Product Description

Icariin is a high-quality natural active ingredient extracted from plants of the Berberidaceae family - Epimedium spp. (commonly known as Horny Goat Weed).
Leveraging China's leading position in medicinal plant cultivation, raw materials are sourced from Sichuan and Yunnan, where the favorable climate and soil conditions ensure stable and high-purity plant resources.

Currently, our Icariin products are exported to over 40 countries worldwide, widely applied in health supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and have become one of the most popular functional ingredients in the global market.

Key Components and Specifications

Purity / Concentration	Application Field	Description
5% – 10%	Cosmetics / Food Additives	Ideal for anti-aging serums and nutritional supplements
20%	Dietary Supplements	Most widely used (accounting for 45% of the global market share in 2024)
40% – 98%	Pharmaceutical Grade	Suitable for medicine and premium nutraceutical formulations

Main Functions

Anti-Aging and Longevity

Inhibits the insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IIS) signaling pathway, extending the lifespan of C. elegans by up to 90%.

Enhances autophagy in the cerebral cortex, improving age-related neurodegenerative conditions.

Reproductive and Bone Health

Improves erectile function by activating the NO–cGMP signaling pathway, showing comparable efficacy to sildenafil (Viagra) with fewer side effects.

Prevents osteoporosis by activating the BMP-2/Smad signaling pathway, promoting osteoblast differentiation. A 24-month clinical trial confirmed its effectiveness in preventing postmenopausal bone loss.

Metabolic Regulation and Muscle Protection

Regulates metabolism via activation of the AMPK pathway, helping restore normal body weight and BMI in metabolic syndrome models.

Protects muscle function by inhibiting the FOXO3a/atrogin-1 pathway, reducing age-related muscle atrophy.

Cardiovascular and Immune Protection

Reduces LDL cholesterol, protects vascular endothelial cells, and decreases myocardial infarction size.

Suppresses inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-1β, alleviating chronic inflammation.

Application Fields

Industry	Typical Applications	Recommended Concentration
Health Supplements	Anti-fatigue capsules, bone health tablets	10% – 30%
Pharmaceuticals	Anti-osteoporosis drugs, erectile dysfunction medications	≥ 40%
Cosmetics	Anti-aging serums, scalp care products	0.1% – 0.5%
Functional Foods	Energy drinks, nutritional powders	5% – 10%

Certifications and Quality Assurance

International Certifications: ISO22000, KOSHER, GMP, HALAL, HACCP
Safety Standards:

Heavy Metals (Pb) ≤ 0.8 mg/kg

Pesticide residues comply with EU Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006

Why Choose Us

Stable Supply: Long-term cooperation with over 10,000 mu of GAP-certified cultivation bases, ensuring sustainable and high-quality raw materials.

Customized Service: Tailored production available in 5%–98% concentrations and various particle sizes, meeting diverse customer needs across industries