Yohimbe Bark is known throughout the world for its powerful effect on male libido and sexual function. Today, with our increased attention paid to this common concern, many men are finding Yohimbe Bark as a natural alternative to popular, yet potentially harmful, pharmaceutical products.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
History and Uses:
Yohimbe is a plant that is native to tropical
West Africa, and it was frequently used by the Bantu people. The part of this plant
used medicinally is the bark. Yohimbe Bark has a long folk history of helping to
increase libido or sexual energy and desire. Historically, Yohimbe Bark was
used in western Africa for treatment of fevers, leprosy and coughs. It has
also been used to dilate pupils and as a local anesthetic.
It has a more recent history of use as an aphrodisiac and as an hallucinogen.
Currently, Yohimbe is the only natural drug with enough credible evidence to
be listed as a sensual stimulant and sexual booster in
The Physician's Desk
Reference. The primary chemical constituents of Yohimbe Bark include indole
alkaloid (yohimbine, yohimbiline, ajmaline, pseudoyohimbine) and tannins.
Yohimbe Bark affects both the male and female reproductive, nervous, circulatory
and respiratory systems. It contains an alkaloid, yohimbine, which expands the
blood vessels in the extremities of the body, including the genitals (said to be similar
to the prescription drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra), skin and fat
cells. This compound has now been isolated and has been synthesized by pharmaceutical
companies for use in the treatment of impotence. Yohimbine acts as an alpha
adreno-receptor blocker, reducing the effect of hormones that cause constriction
of blood vessels, which typically increases as we age. Yohimbe Bark particularly
aids blood flow to the corpus cavernosum to more readily engorge the penis.
This herb is also thought to concurrently increase the body's production of norepinephrine, which
is essential to the formation of erections and steps up adrenaline to nerve
endings, which enhances sexual stimulation. Yohimbe Bark is often used in combination
with Catuaba, Muirapauma
and Maca to
improve male sexual virility. Thousands of urologists in the United States and abroad
have been recommending the drug forms of Yohimbe for years, and many studies have
claimed that Yohimbe Bark can help impotence caused by poor blood circulation (i.e. age, diabetes, emotional problems, etc.). A recent clinical
study in Rhode Island (published in the Journal of Urology) tested
the active ingredient, yohimbine, on a group of men who had experienced chronic
sexual dysfunction: For those who had been impotent for less than two years,
the improvement rate was an astounding 81% as a direct result of consuming a
moderate dosage over a period of one month. Yohimbe Bark has also been recommended
as an herb for weight loss, though there are more effective herbs one can choose
for this purpose. Topical applications of this herb include its use as a poultice
for pain relief and as an analgesic, so that surgeries may be performed. The
powdered bark has been smoked, used as snuff and rubbed on the body as an aphrodisiac.
The species Pausinystalia yohimbe was formerly named Coryanthe
yohimbe.
Ingredients: 100% Yohimbe Bark Standardized Extract (8% Yohimbine) - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.
Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Contraindications:
Yohimbe Bark should be used with caution and always with the advice of a health care provider, since it interacts with a very high number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. It is subject to certain restrictions in some countries and states. Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Yohimbe Bark. The herb should not be used excessively nor for prolonged periods of time. People with heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) problems should avoid Yohimbe Bark. Yohimbe may significantly increase heart rate and blood pressure, and other potential side effects may include sleeplessness and agitation. Because the herb may be an MAO inhibitor, it should not be taken with chocolate, most French cheeses, liver or organ meats, red wine, alcohol or nasal decongestants. Those with ulcers or prostatic enlargement should consult their doctors before taking Yohimbe.
Additional side effects may include unpleasant digestive and central nervous system symptoms, renal failure, seizures, depression and anxiety. It may induce mania in patients with bipolar disease.
Capsule Information:
Our Yohimbe Bark supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
