Natures Craft Horny Goat Weed Herbal Complex for Men and Women

What it is

Natures Craft Horny Goat Weed Herbal Complex is a dietary supplement sold as one bottle of 60 capsules, taken two at a time, so the bottle holds 30 servings. Each two-capsule serving carries 1,000 mg of horny goat weed extract alongside eight smaller botanical and amino-acid ingredients, for 1,590 mg of listed actives in total.

The front of the bottle describes it as "Energy Support For Men And Women", and that is how we list it: it sits in both our supplements for men and supplements for women ranges. Nothing on the label is specific to one sex, and the directions are identical for everyone.

What's inside

The panel is fully itemised. There is no proprietary blend here, so every ingredient comes with its own milligram figure, and the nine amounts add up exactly to the 1,590 mg total. That makes the formula easy to compare line by line against anything else you might be considering.

• Horny goat weed extract, 1,000 mg. This is Epimedium sagittatum, a low-growing leafy plant from the barberry family that has a long history in traditional Chinese herbal practice, where it is known as yin yang huo. The label specifies the aerial parts of the plant and states that this amount provides 10 mg of icariins, the flavonoid compounds the extract is usually standardised to.
• Maca root powder, 250 mg. Maca is a radish-like root vegetable grown at high altitude in the Peruvian Andes, where it has been eaten roasted or dried for centuries. Here it is included as a plain powder rather than an extract.
• Tongkat ali root powder, 100 mg. Eurycoma longifolia is a slender shrub native to the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia; its bitter root is a familiar ingredient in Southeast Asian herbal tonics.
• Saw palmetto berry powder, 100 mg. Saw palmetto is a small fan palm from the southeastern United States. The NCCIH saw palmetto page gives neutral background on the plant and what is known about it.
• Tribulus terrestris 40% extract, 60 mg. Tribulus is a spreading, spiny-fruited plant found in warm, dry regions worldwide. The label lists an extract of the aerial parts.
• Polypodium vulgare powder, 20 mg. A common woodland fern, sometimes called polypody; the label uses the root and rhizome. It turns up rarely in supplement formulas, so it is worth knowing it is here.
• Muira puama root powder, 20 mg. Muira puama comes from a small tree in the Amazon basin, where its root and bark have been used in Brazilian folk preparations.
• L-arginine (as L-arginine HCl), 20 mg. An amino acid that occurs naturally in protein foods such as meat, fish, dairy and nuts. At 20 mg it is a very small inclusion compared with ordinary dietary intake.
• Panax ginseng root powder, 20 mg. Asian ginseng has been part of Korean and Chinese herbal tradition for many centuries; the NCCIH overview of Asian ginseng summarises its history and safety notes.

The capsule itself is made from bovine gelatin, and the other ingredients are rice flour and vegetable magnesium stearate. For general background on how plant-based products like this are regulated and labelled, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements guide to botanical supplements is a good, neutral starting point.

Supplement Facts

The table below is transcribed directly from the Supplement Facts panel in the product photos.

** Daily Value not established.

How to use it

The label's suggested use is two capsules daily, preferably with food, one to two hours before physical activity, or as directed by a healthcare professional. The caution panel adds a plain instruction not to exceed that recommended dose.

Store the bottle in a cool, dry place, and do not use it if the safety seal is damaged or missing. The lot number and best-by date are printed on the bottom of the bottle, so check there before opening a new one.

Who it's for

This is a botanical supplement for adults 18 and over, men or women, who want a simple once-a-day routine built around horny goat weed with maca and a handful of traditional herbs alongside it. It suits someone who likes to read an itemised panel before buying and prefers to know the exact milligrams of each component rather than a blend total.

It is not a fit for everyone. The label rules it out for pregnant or nursing women, anyone under 18 and people with a known medical condition. Because the capsule shell is bovine gelatin, it is also not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone avoiding beef-derived ingredients.

Good to know

• If you take any medication or are unsure whether this product is right for you, the label asks you to talk to your physician before using it.
• The product is manufactured and packaged in a facility that may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish. None of these is listed as an ingredient, but cross-contact is possible.
• Keep the bottle out of the reach of children.
• Herbal products can interact with prescription drugs. The NCCIH page on the safety of herbal supplements explains why it is worth mentioning every supplement you take to your clinician.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many capsules are in a bottle of Natures Craft Horny Goat Weed?

Each bottle contains 60 capsules. At the label's serving size of two capsules a day, that is 30 servings, or about a month of daily use.

How much horny goat weed is in each serving?

Each two-capsule serving contains 1,000 mg of horny goat weed extract, which the label says provides 10 mg of icariins. The label gives its amounts per two-capsule serving only, not per capsule.

Is this supplement vegetarian or vegan?

No, it is neither. The capsule is made from bovine gelatin, which the label lists among the other ingredients along with rice flour and vegetable magnesium stearate.

Can women take this horny goat weed complex too?

Yes, the bottle is labelled for both men and women and the directions are the same for both. The label does say it is not intended for pregnant or nursing women, or for anyone under 18.

How is the order packaged?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging that does not describe what is inside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.