Yohimbe
is a tree that grows throughout the African nations of
Cameroon, Gabon and Zaire. (A similar plant in South America
is called Quebracho). For centuries, natives from these
areas have ingested both the crude bark and purified compound
as a tonic to enhance sexual prowess and as an aphrodisiac.
The bark has been smoked as a hallucinogen and has been
used in traditional medicine to treat angina and hypertension.
The herb is a sensual stimulant for healthy men and women.
Today, doctors prescribe an extract from the tree to treat
organic impotence.
Yohimbe's energizing effects stem from it's ability to
increase blood flow to the genitals, both male and female.
It is thought to stimulate the pelvic nerve ganglia and
thus is helpful for men with erection problems. In fact
a prescription drug, yohimbine hydrochloride, is the only
FDA approved drug for impotence. Effects can include increased
libido, increased sensation and increased stamina. Women
have also reported similar effects and general pleasant
sensations.
Yohimbe
bark contains about 6% yohimbine. This constituent is
an indole alkaloid that is classified as an alpha-2-adrenergic
blocking agent. The herb has a general nervous system
stimulatory effect and can cause changes in blood pressure
by dilating blood vessels. It can increase the heart rate,
raise body temperature and increase blood pressure. At
higher dosages, it has a mild psychotropic effect.
Yohimbe
bark stimulates chemical reactions in the body that may
aid in psychogenic cases of impotence, due to fatigue,
tension and stress. Clinical studies have shown the herb
to be effective in restoring potency in diabetic and heart
patients who suffer from impotency. As an alpha-adrenoreceptor
blocker, yohimbe reduces the effect of hormones that cause
constriction of blood vessels, which typically increases
as we age. It increases the body's production of norepinephrine
which is essential in the formation of erections. Yohimbe
may also boost the adrenaline supply to nerve endings,
which can quicken male sensual stimulation. It has been
used in combination with ginseng and saw palmetto as a
remedy for men with low sex drive.
Yohimbe
is also a short term MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor
and should be used with caution, especially if you have
high blood pressure. Being an MAO inhibitor, yohimbe should
not be taken with any food or drink containing tyramines
(cheese, chocolate, beer, aged meats, nuts, etc.) and
particularly not with the amino acids tyrosine or phenylalanine.
A rise in blood pressure can result from the body not
being able to remove the tyramines from these foods. It
may be dangerous if used with anti-depressants, sedatives,
antihistamines, caffeine, or amphetamines. Yohimbe may
have other side effects such as racing heart rate, irritability,
headache, nausea, sweating, dizziness and frequent urination.
Anyone with a heart condition, kidney disease, glaucoma
or history of gastric or duodenal ulcers should avoid
this herb.
Part
Used: The inner bark. Used in tablet, liquid extract,
and powder forms.
Common
Use: The herb has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac
for men, and has similar effects with women. Recent studies
suggest the drug may be effective in the treatment of
male impotence especially that associated with diabetes.
Shipping
information
Yohimbe bark contains about
6% yohimbine
| 25
grams --- Yohimbe bark |
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| 100
grams --- Yohimbe bark |
$30 |
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| 200
grams --- Yohimbe bark |
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