Significant biological activity: It has multiple pharmacological effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immunomodulation. Studies have shown that dehydrated icariin can protect cells from oxidative damage by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting oxidative stress reactions; in inflammatory reactions, it can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators and the activation of inflammatory signaling pathways, and play an anti-inflammatory role. In addition, it also has a certain regulatory effect on the proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion of tumor cells, showing potential anti-tumor activity.

Good medicinal prospects: Due to its multiple biological activities, dehydrated icariin has potential application value in the treatment of various diseases. Compared with some traditional chemical synthetic drugs, as a natural product, it has the characteristics of relatively natural sources and potentially less toxic and side effects, so it has good prospects in the field of drug research and development.

Icaritin is a flavonoid compound isolated from Epimedium plants. It is one of the main active ingredients of Epimedium and has multiple biological activities. It has received extensive attention in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical research.