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Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for erectile dysfunction, low libido, fatigue and low energy.Based on those ingredients, 963 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract at 1000 mg per serving. The extract is the leaf and stem material from the horny goat weed plant, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

The only other ingredient listed is maltodextrin, a starch used as a filler to make the powder easier to handle and measure.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Sexual function and vitality support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Sexual dysfunction, Fatigue, Postmenopausal conditions, Libido, Energy — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Horny Goat Weed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Horny Goat Weed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED), Fatigue, Postmenopausal conditions.

The evidence isn't established in our data for any of the uses we have on file — sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, bronchitis, and heart disease. All of these are rated insufficient reliable evidence, meaning the science hasn't yet confirmed whether horny goat weed works for them.

If you're considering it for a specific health reason, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Horny Goat Weed

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Short-term use of horny goat weed seems to be generally well tolerated, though human safety data is limited and product quality varies between brands. The most common side effects reported are dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, and vomiting.

A rare but serious effect — respiratory arrest — has been reported. Long-term use has been linked to reports of vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, and nosebleed.

There's also an isolated case of an abnormal heart rhythm in a man with heart disease after two weeks of use, but it's unclear if horny goat weed alone was responsible. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The safety data advises against horny goat weed during pregnancy.

There isn't enough data to know either way about breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Horny Goat Weed

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Horny Goat Weed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 964 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before starting this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, blood pressure medications, estrogen-based hormones or contraceptives, or any drug processed by liver enzymes CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4. All interactions are rated Moderate severity.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Horny goat weed may appeal to someone looking for an herbal approach to sexual function or bone health, but the evidence for those uses isn't established yet. Be cautious if you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, hormonal contraceptives, or drugs metabolized by your liver — check with your pharmacist first.

Avoid it if you're pregnant. If you're breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist whether it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000Y6TBA1
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 331001
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1000 Milligram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 Milligram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
X000Y6TBA1
IngredientAmount% DV
Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 2/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formula

Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg per serving

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1000 Milligram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract

Interacts with
963 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a traditional Chinese herb most often marketed for low libido and erectile problems, but solid human evidence for these...

Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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963Drugs
963 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract6 drug types · 963 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research and animal research shows that horny goat weed can inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of hypotension.
Laboratory research suggests that horny goat weed might have hypotensive effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed extract inhibits CYP3A4 and suppresses CYP3A4 mRNA expression. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, concomitant use of horny goat weed with estrogens might increase their therapeutic and adverse effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that horny goat weed has estrogenic activity. In clinical research, horny goat weed has been shown to increase blood levels of estrogen in some females.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg has a known interaction with 963 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is horny goat weed, and what is it supposed to do?
Horny goat weed is a traditional herbal plant extract used historically for sexual function, bone health, bronchitis, and heart health. Our data shows the evidence isn't yet established for any of these uses, so we can't say whether it actually works.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones reported are dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, and vomiting, especially with longer use. A rare but serious effect — respiratory arrest — has been reported. Since human safety data is limited, keep an eye out for any unusual symptoms and stop if something doesn't feel right.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against horny goat weed during pregnancy. There isn't enough data to know either way about breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor to figure out what's right for your situation.
Does this product have any fillers or other ingredients?
Yes — in addition to the horny goat weed extract, it contains maltodextrin, a starch used as a filler to make the powder practical to measure and mix.
Why do I need to check with my pharmacist about my medications?
Horny goat weed can interact with blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, hormonal contraceptives, and medications your liver breaks down — potentially raising their levels or side effects. It also theoretically affects bleeding risk and blood pressure. Your pharmacist can check your exact medications and let you know if it's safe to combine.

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The Full Monographs Behind Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Horny Goat Weed Extract Powder 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Horny Goat Weed 11 references
  1. Cirigliano MD, Szapary PO. Horny goat weed for erectile dysfunction. Alt Med Alert 2001;4:19-22.
  2. Partin JF, Pushkin YR. Tachyarrhythmia and hypomania with horny goat weed. Psychosomatics 2004;45:536-7. PubMed
  3. De Naeyer A, Pocock V, Milligan S, De Keukeleire D. Estrogenic activity of a polyphenolic extract of the leaves of Epimedium brevicornum. Fitoterapia 2005;76:35-40. PubMed
  4. Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, et al. In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98:295-300. PubMed
  5. Yap SP, Shen P, Li J, et al. Molecular and pharmacodynamic properties of estrogenic extracts from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Epimedium. J Ethnopharmacol 2007;113:218-24. PubMed
  6. Yan, F. F., Liu, Y., Liu, Y. F., and Zhao, Y. X. Herba Epimedii water extract elevates estrogen level and improves lipid metabolism in postmenopausal women. Phytother.Res. 2008;22(9):1224-1228. PubMed
  7. Ramanathan VS, Mitropoulos E, Shlopov B, et al. An Enzyte'ing' case of acute hepatitis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2011;45(9):834-5. PubMed
  8. Zhong Q, Shi Z, Zhang L, et al. The potential of Epimedium koreanum Nakai for herb-drug interaction. J Pharm Pharmacol 2017;69(10):1398-408. doi: 10.1111/jphp.12773.
  9. Irfan M, Kwon TH, Lee DH, et al. Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Effects of Epimedium koreanum Nakai. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. Apr 2021;2021:7071987. PubMed
  10. Tan K, Yang W, Pang L, Hou F. Differences in clinical characteristics among 726 patients with Chinese herbal medicine- or Western medicine-induced liver injury. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(32):e29909. PubMed
  11. Li K, Yu XH, Maskey AR, et al. Cytochrome P450 3A4 suppression by epimedium and active compound kaempferol leads to synergistic anti-inflammatory effect with corticosteroid. Front Pharmacol 2023;13:1042756. PubMed

See these in context on the Horny Goat Weed monograph →

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