COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ICARISIDE I AND ANHYDROICARITIN AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
摘要
Compositions for maintaining normal sexual function and treating sexual dysfunction in males and females comprising at least 15 % by weight icariside I or at least 3.5 % by weight anhydroicaritin, derived from extracts of plants belonging the <i>Epimedium</i> genus, and methods for preparing the same, are provided. The methods comprise subjecting an <i>Epimedium</i> extract to mild acid hydrolysis. Methods for maintaining normal sexual function and treating sexual dysfunction in both males and females are also provided, comprising oral administration of an effective amount of a novel composition of this invention comprising at least 15 % by weight icariside I or at least 3.5 % by weight anhydroicaritin.
