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Yohimbe Herbal Remedies

Is it herbal Viagra? Yohimbe has a long-standing reputation as an aphrodisiac, and it is a nervous system stimulant, excitant, and blood flow regulator to the penis. Studies show it actually does help some men to have, and maintain, an erection. The herb does not work for everybody, and because of its side effects, should be used cautiously. A modified constituent from the bark, yohimbine hydrochloride, is prescribed by doctors occasionally. Yohimbe has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Yohimbe Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Yohimbe CapsulesFollow label instructions
Yohimbe Tincture2-4 droppersful

Yohimbe Reference Information

Latin NamePausinystalia yohimbe
Other Names
Part UsedBark
Herb FormsTincture, bulk herb, powder.
AffectsBlood, Nervous system, Reproductive system
CautionsThis herb contains the alkaloid, yohimbine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. Use cautiously or avoid with high blood pressure, nervousness, or anxiety.
Botanical InfoA tall evergreen tree with large, leathery leaves and white flowers arranged in umbels at the ends of the shoots.

Supporting Research

Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.

Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.

McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

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