Epimedium Macun is a traditional herbal paste with a rich history in Turkish and Asian traditional medicine. At its core is the Epimedium plant, a perennial woodland herb that grows primarily in Asia, particularly in China, where approximately 51 species of the plant are found . The plant is processed using traditional methods, with the most common being stir-frying with suet, though other methods include preparation with wine, salt, or butter .

The Epimedium plant, scientifically known as Epimedium brevicornum, Epimedium sagittatum, or related species, contains numerous bioactive compounds, with flavonoids representing the most significant active components . These include icariin, epimedins A, B, and C, which together constitute over 52% of the total flavonoids in herbal Epimedium . Beyond the base Epimedium extract, commercial preparations like Themra Epimedium Macun combine this powerful herb with complementary ingredients including pure bee honey, ginseng extract, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and other carefully selected herbal extracts .