Condition
Treatment Support
stimulant
Application
tea, tincture
Yohimbe
(Pausinystalia yohimbe)
Botanical Information
A tall evergreen tree with large, leathery leaves and white flowers arranged in umbels at the ends of the shoots.
Working with Yohimbe
Part(s) Used
Bark
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb, powder.
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.
Cautions
This herb contains the alkaloid, yohimbine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. Use cautiously or avoid with high blood pressure, nervousness, or anxiety.
Conditions treated with Yohimbe
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
stimulant
Application
tincture, tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
