Yohimbe Extract
Species Name: Pausinystalia yohimbe, formerly this was wrongly classified as Corynanthe yohimbe
Also Known As: Johimbe, Johimbi, Aphrodien, Corynanthe yohimbi, corynine, Pausinystalia johimbe, quebrachine, Rubiaceae (family), yohimbehe, yohimbehe cortex, yohimbeherinde, yohimbene, yohimbime, yohimbine.
Yohimbe is a West African evergreen tree whose bark has traditionally been used by the natives as an aphrodisiac.
What is Yohimbe Extract? Yohimbe extract comes from the bark of the West African Pausinystalia yohimbe evergreen tree.
The active chemical ingredient that is present in yohimbe bark is yohimbine HCl, an indole alkaloid. Yohimbine hydrochloride in standardized form is a prescription drug available in the United States.
Important note: When shopping for Yohimbe extract you need to understand that the terms yohimbine, yohimbine hydrochloride, and yohimbe bark extract are related, but are not interchangeable.
The level of yohimbine varies in different yohimbe bark supplements. Sometimes these levels can be very low so check the label.
Home Remedies Using Yohimbe Extract:
Benefits of Yohimbe Extract:
Yohimbe extract with high levels of yohimbine is an effective treatment for both male impotence and female hyposexual disorder. It is known to boost sexual interest or libido in women and helps battle erectile dysfunction in men.
Yohimbe extract can increase saliva in order to combat dry mouth caused by medications. It is believed to help inhibit platelet aggregation, and may help lower standing blood pressure and other autonomic nervous system dysfunctions.
There have been several studies on yohimbe extract. One study noted that, "Yohimbe has a history of use as an aphrodisiac although it is increasingly used to enhance athletic performance.
Yohimbine and yohimbe extracts are used to treat impotence by dilating the blood vessels, resulting in vasocongestion."
Yohimbine has been used in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The intent is to help the patient recall the traumatic memories.
It is not recommended that PTSD suffers use Yohimbine in Yohimbe extract outside of treatment. One other significant use for yohimbe extract is the perceived ability to trigger considerable fat loss for athletes.
Side Effects of Yohimbe Extract:
Yohimbe bark may trigger allergies. The side-effects can include skin flushing, painful urination, genital pain, agitation, dizziness, reduced appetite, headache, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, and tremors.
Yohimbine may also bring about panic attacks, manic episodes, or psychosis in patients with a history of mental illness.
Yohimbe bark extract must be avoided during pregnancy and breast feeding. It may relax the uterus and could be toxic to the fetus. There have been reports of deaths in children due to Yohimbe use during breastfeeding.
