The seven marketed ingredients
HorseWood’s current marketing centers on Tongkat Ali, Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium), Saw Palmetto, Wild Yam, Sarsaparilla, Nettle Leaf and Boron. A published HorseWood formula page we found listed a two-capsule serving with the amounts below. Because formula pages can change, verify these against the current bottle label before use.
| Factor | HorseWood | Comparison product |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Palmetto | Published label page listed 20 mg berry extract | Evaluate exact extract and current label; NCCIH finds little/no benefit for BPH symptoms from saw palmetto alone. |
| Wild Yam | Published label page listed 20 mg root extract | Traditional-use language is not proof of a finished-product outcome. |
| Sarsaparilla | Published label page listed 20 mg root extract | Ingredient presence alone does not establish a HorseWood benefit. |
| Nettle Leaf | Published label page listed 20 mg extract | Check species/extract details when available. |
| Boron | Published label page listed 20 mg amino acid chelate | The chemical form matters when comparing formulas. |
| Tongkat Ali | Published label page listed 10 mg of 100:1 extract, described as ~1,000 mg dry-root equivalent | Extract ratio is not the same as 1,000 mg of standardized active compound. |
| Horny Goat Weed | Published label page listed 8 mg of 10:1 extract, described as ~80 mg dried-herb equivalent | Look for standardization details rather than relying on the herb name alone. |
Why “equivalent” numbers can confuse comparisons
A concentrated extract may be described using a raw-herb-equivalent number. That does not mean the capsule physically contains that raw-herb mass, nor does it tell you how much of a specific active constituent is present. For a fair comparison, look at extract mass, ratio, standardization, serving size and testing—not just the largest number on the page.
Ingredient evidence is not formula evidence
A study on a standardized Tongkat Ali extract cannot automatically be transferred to a different extract, dose or multi-ingredient product. The same applies to the other botanicals. Our comparison guide shows how to keep those evidence layers separate.