Is it okay to drink Epimedium alone in water?

Generally speaking, Epimedium can be used alone in water, but it should be noted that the efficacy of water is limited, and should not be used as a substitute for medication to treat diseases. Epimedium is the dried leaves of the Berberidaceae plant Epimedium, Arrowleaf Epimedium, pilose Epimedium or Korean Epimedium. The medicine tastes pungent, sweet, warm, attributed to the liver, kidney meridian, has the effect of tonifying kidney yang, strong muscles and bones, dispel wind-dampness. It can be clinically used in the treatment of kidney yang deficiency (deficiency of yang qi in the kidneys), impotence and spermatorrhea, impotence and weakness of sinews and bones, rheumatism and paralysis, numbness and constriction. During the use of the drug is recommended to eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food. Epimedium infusion use efficacy is limited, can not replace the drug treatment of disease. If necessary, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, under the guidance of a professional physician to identify and treat.