20-Hydroxyecdysterone (referred to here as ecdysterone) is a member of a family of insect and plant derived steroid hormone, known as ecdysteroids. There are more than 300 known ecdysteroids, but 20-hydroxyecdysterone has been the most extensively researched ecdysteroid that has anabolic properties without the androgenic side effects. Ecdysterone is known to increase wound healing and protein synthesis. Many people have tried ecdysterone orally with little or no results even at very high doses. The reason for this is the same as base testosterone, poor oral absorption, and a very short (11 minute) duration of action. It is proven that ecdysterone is rapidly cleared by the body, which is why it is perfect for transdermal delivery. By using this compound in a transdermal matrix, both of these obstacles are overcome, allowing you to get the maximum anabolic benefit from this compound. The first use of ecdysterone was by Russian Olympians who were vague on how they administered the compound It was wrongly assumed that ecdysterone was take orally, but new research suggests that the Russians injected a synthetic analog of ecdysterone to increase performance. Now, there is no way you would want to inject the 95% pure plant extracts that are currently available, but they are perfect for transdermal delivery, which gives you the benefits that the Russians derived without the danger of injections.