Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) is an evergreen tree native to Zaire, Cameroon and Gabon. The bark of yohimbe contains a chemical called yohimbine used for medicinal purposes. Yohimbe is used both as an over the counter dietary supplement in herbal extract form and as a prescription medicine in its pure form. Only prescription drug yohimbe contains enough active ingredient for therapeutic benefit. Yohimbe is used for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
Effective for:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Sexual problems caused by selective-serotonin inhibitors (SSRIs)
Side effects and precautions:
- The therapeutic index of yohimbe is very low i.e the range between an effective dose and a dangerous does is very low.
- Yohimbe should be used with great caution if you have hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, a thyroid disorder, a kidney disease, or a mental illness.
- Yohimbe can raise blood pressure in healthy individuals.
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