what is yohimbe?

Answer 1

Yohimbe is the name of the bark of a tall evergreen tree in western Africa known as Pausinystalia yohimbe or Corynanthe yohimbe.

Yohimbe bark has been used for centuries in some western African nations for sexual enhancement.

Yohimbe bark has been reported to contain up to 6% total alkaloids, 10-15% of which is yohimbine. In other words, a small percentage of a chemical called yohimbine is found in the bark of the yohimbe tree.

Currently yohimbe bark extracts are sold in varying alkaloid concentrations, ranging from plain yohimbe bark powder, to yohimbe 4% extract, yohimbe 8%, and up to yohimbe 20%. The higher the concentration of yohimbe extract, the more potent the yohimbe, and the more likely yohimbe side effects will occur. But then again, the higher percentage yohimbe extracts are more effective at a lower dosage.

Is Yohimbe only for Men?
Yohimbe herb is often thought of for male erectile function. Most people don't realize that yohimbe is also a sexual stimulant in women. Women like the enhanced sensation and engorgement of genital organs that yohimbe provides, as long as the dose is kept low to prevent the yohimbe side effects.

Yohimbe Side effects and Cautions

Yohimbe should be used cautiously by anyone with a medical condition, particularly those with unstable hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or those taking medicines, particularly tranquilizers, antidepressants, sedatives, antihistamines, amphetamines and other stimulants, including caffeine and herbal stimulants such as ginseng.

Some of the side effects of high dose yohimbe include anxiety, changes in blood pressure, heart rate increase, palpitations, dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, nausea or abdominal cramps, increased body temperature and sweating.

I do not recommend yohimbe to anyone over the age of 65. Since high doses of yohimbe may cause confusion and disorientation, it should not be taken while operating machinery, driving, or performing hazardous activities.

As with many herbs or medicines, the right dose works well but too high a dose causes side effects.

Yohimbe bark contains yohimbine, an alpha-2-adrenergic blocking agent.

Do not take yohimbe with any antidepressant medications or MAO inhibitors, or with foods containing high amounts of tyramine (such as cheese or red wine) or with decongestants, diet aids, products containing phenylpropanolamine, hormones such as DHEA or pregnenolone, or supplements that have a stimulating effects, such as sexual enhancement herbs, SAM-e, tyrosine, etc.

Consult with your doctor before use if you have any health problems or are taking any medications.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if you experience high blood pressure, heart palpitations or rapid heart beat, dizziness, headache, rash, tremors, depression or hallucinations.

Other yohimbe side effects may include nervousness, anxiety, mood changes, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, dilation of pupils, or skin flushing. The yohimbe side effects are dose dependent.

Answer 2

Do a search in google. You'll find lots of references to yohimbe. Mostly its used to help control swollen prostrate. Sometimes its combined with other herbs for ED. Look it up.

Answer 3

It is a natural plant used in products like Viagra to enhance male activity.