Yohimbe – Herb of Controversy and Potential

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Yohimbe – Herb of Controversy and Potential

Yohimbe comes from the inner bark of West African evergreen trees called pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe found primarily in Cameroon, Gabon, and Zaire. The active ingredient is an alkaloid called yohimbine, which is found in higher concentrations in the pausinystalia yohimbe. Pausinystalia yohimbe is verging on extinction due to over harvesting by pharmaceutical companies. Yohimbine has been isolated and is available in prescription form for impotence. Yohimbe the herb, while containing yohimbine, also contains other compounds and can have additional effects.

Traditionally yohimbe bark has been used in Africa to treat fevers, coughs, and leprosy. Often yohimbe tea was taken by warriors in preparation for battle. Yohimbe was also taken during fertility celebrations, mating and marriage rituals. It has been used as a topical anesthetic slightly milder than cocaine, and a hallucinogen when smoked. Yohimbe’s most common, modern use is as a sexual enhancer.

Little clinical research has been done to prove the effects of yohimbe or yohimbine, but in practical application it has proven to be effective in treating impotence and frigidity. It’s efficacy for women is often overlooked, however it works the same way in both women and men with similar results. Increased blood flow to the genitals and increased brain activity make it a double whammy as an aphrodisiac.

The benefits of yohimbe are a subject of much controversy. Yohimbe is used to help build muscle, improve sexual function, reduce anxiety, elevate mood, and prevent heart attacks. Because it stimulates the central nervous system, it has been used to treat narcolepsy and for weight loss. Yohimbe increases fatty acid mobilization, decreasing fat synthesis, which means it not only aids in weight loss, but actual fat reduction. Yohimbe is popular with bodybuilders. By stimulating the production of testosterone, it can help build muscle mass.

Yohimbe is a vasodilator increasing blood flow to the extremities, a nootrpoic substance increasing brain activity, and an anti-oxidant. While it has been used to prevent heart problems, it can be unsafe for people who have heart problems. Yohimbe can raise or lower blood pressure and therefore has been used to treat both high and low blood pressure, but can be dangerous for people with either condition.

Yohimbe should not be taken in conjunction with tyramine which is found in cheese, liver, red wine, chocolate, beer, nuts, aged or smoked meats, sauerkraut, and yeast. Tyramine affects blood pressure. Yohimbe affects how the body processes tyramine, and the combination can be very dangerous.

Yohimbe blocks monoamine oxidase (MAO), dopamine and serotonin. Blocking MAO can help with depression. Blocking dopamine and serotonin can make depression worse.

Recent studies have shown that Yohimbe can be helpful when taken in conjunction with some antidepressant drugs, both by increasing the efficacy of the drugs and by reducing impotence often caused by antidepressant medications. Other studies have shown that yohimbe can be dangerous when taken in conjunction with antidepressants.

Yohimbe can have great physical and mental benefits when taken with caution and under professional supervision. While much more research is needed, yohimbe has great potential as both a complementary and a stand alone herb.

Yohimbe should not be taken by people with heart problems, high blood pressure, anxiety, kidney disease, those who are pregnant, or taking antidepressants.

sonny

It seems to be very thourough, and well researched....very well written.

batman0913

yohimbe makes you hold water ,so if you are getting ready to compete in a bodybuilding show you shouldnt use .

Dr. Cee

I have taken yohimbe in very small doses. Aside from the cold chills I have had stimulating effects of both the brain and sexual organs. On 2 occassions I took large doses and both times I thought I was going to die. It creates dizziness so severe that it borderlines the electric-shock syndrome. You feel like pulsating electrical charges are going through your brain. You become very weak, yet at the same time you get an uncontrollable urge to rapidly move your legs and head. This is a good drug but it should be taken with extreme caution and in very low doses. You should always start with the lowest dose and increase it very cautiously, because the difference of 5 milligrams could be your death. This is the most potent drug I have ever taken in my life. Beware.

joji

I have been taking yohimbe for two weeks, I have been taking it with four different herbs.
Tribulus terreasi, Ginko Biloba, Haw Thorn Berry and Horny goat, and yes it work.
I take them two time in the morning and night time, I try not to eat meet or drink wine around that time. I notices in the first week some sleeping problems and dizziness but is gone now.
Don't try this before you see your doctor.
PS. Open for feedback

Big Kahuna

1000mg in the morning feels good for me...
Good social energy pretty much all day...
Maybe too much for someone else though...

Aloha Nui

darin

I just bought some & it seems to give me a lift, slight dizzy feeling but energy seems to be good & my groin area is tingly :)
im hoping it helps with muscle gain & weight loss as well
This is teh truth, I will let you know in further days

jmfelo

I only take yohimbe one hour before sexual activity. And it works for me. It helps me for a few days. Weeks may go by before i have to use it again. I do get cold chill's, fast heart beat, nervesness, sweating and imediate bowl movement.

jmfelo

P.S. I open the capsule and pour it into a glass with orange and carrot juice then stirr.

smith

I took only 9mg of this herb and thought I was going to die. My hands and feet sweat, my heart raced, I experienced high anxiety, threw up all day, and felt like my stomach had swollen to the size of a grapefruit. I also had a fever. I caution anyone who wants to take this herb for any reason. DO NOT TAKE YOHIMBE at any dose. It should be banned from the marketplace.

daniel from dallas tx - 3.16.07

I'M 20 years old, I discovered yohimbe in january of 2007. I had seen it in flex magazine for bodybuilders. I'M no bodybuilder I just like to stay in shape, so I bought it at my local pharmacy and tried a 500mg pill when I got home. I waited a while. Then I got this surge of energy, so I began working out and doing my bench press. I noticed a difference. I could lift more, its like the blood was flowing so rapidly that I had this unknown energy level. I also discovered I could have sex much longer. and many times in one day. More then usual ofcourse. My girlfriend loves the fact that I can stay hard for so long. All men out there I recommend yohimbe to you all, I certainly didnt need it for sexual desire but it has made wonders in my life. One of my favorite things to do is pop one of these pills then get a really long blow job from my girl. at times I get so hard and shes giving me head for a long time that my penis gets numb. its one of the best feelings ever. But dont take this if you arent healthy enough. This means if you sit on your lazy butt most of the day. You must be active because yohimbe works.

rickytony

I want to report an incredible sexual experience after my (incredibly sensual( girlfriend and I each took 500 mg doses of Yohimbe...We began by giving each other Rock Hard 69 oral pleasure...She reports having chills over her entire body..It felt very similar to Ectasy (but much safer) Not that we really were having sexual problems, I just wanted to rock her world!!!And Yohimbe helped me to do that. We like to take it together at night before lovemaking and bedtime. Although we have had a few sleepless in San Diego nights!

oftheangels

I take 4 -8mg standardized yohimbine herbal capsules per day with no side effects other than powerful erections,increased libido and energy.After a bout with ED this really cured me! I gradually increased the dosage to get to where I am.

RCin illinois

I have taken very large doses of yohimbe with out knowing about is possibility of huge side affects. I would take 1-500 mg then a hour late take 2- 500 mg and then another 2- 500 mg after another hour. It speeds up the heart some and I notice nerviousness if I stop and just sit. I take yohimbe to incress the stimulation during sex in order to say hard for longer periords of time.
It works very well. My wife and I use it while playing at swing clubs If we drink we notice head aches. Don,t Drink!!! The fact I run cross country and have a healthy heart must be why the large doses is not killing me.

EarthLady

I was given 800 mg capsules of Yohimbe from someone who couldn't take it due to high blood pressure & Ulcers.I took one and my blood pressure (which is usually on the low side) raised so high, I thought I'd die! Now, I empty out half of the 800 mg capsul (making my dose approx 400 mg) in a cup of Java and it works perfect for giving me energy, uplifting my mood. I suffer from Hypothyroid and depression and found that even in a VERY SMALL dose, Yohimbe is VERY EFFECTIVE. I sure am glad I found it, but Beware if you have anxiety, stomach problems, or high blood pressure. I don't think people with those conditions should take it unless they want to worsen their illness....

I'm new to Yohimbe. I've heard a lot about it and I plan to take it small amounts. I will give an update afterwards.

happy

i am so happy it has helped me loose 5 kgs in 5weeks , so i say it is good for me to use plus my pecker sits up bigger and better than before

Willis13

Found that this product made me quite agitated... over all Tremors and the like... I drink a lot of caffiene but I found it best to use other products.

Rocco

Bought the 760 yohimbe bark tablets. Each time I took one before sex, I could feel an elevated body temperature and slight nervousness. Wife said she noticed the difference. I plan on using half with Vitamin C and seeing how that goes.

Highlife

I have been trying to find something that works good before swing parties, viagra just has to many side effects, I have tried about 500mg of yohimbe bark pill, I open the pill and put into a glass of warm water, it does give me a raging boner within an hour which last for hours. great stuff.

frenchgirls

Hello joji, we are studying this plant and we would love to get more information about it and the real effects.
We will love to hear about it, please contact us on TPEsevres@hotmail.fr
Thanks

triedit

I Have been taking Yohimbe1200 daily. 3 caps containing a total of 24mg Yohimbine. And MAN have I noticed,,,, absolutely naff all. Am I doing something wrong?

rainegod888

I have a hard time understanding how pharmaceuticals can exhaust an herb's supply that simulates cocaine while true, pure cannabis sativas and indica

Dr.Research

Take only 1 mg. per day.Then after two weeks increase to 2 mg.The idea is to go slow.Everyone is in a hurry these days!Increase slowly every two weeks by 1 mg.until you get good results.Keep safe.

bash

where can i obtain ur product in nigeria

I'm gonna try this for sure to help in the bedroom. I will repost to let you all know how it goes...

Many years ago, when I was game to try all new herbs that I happened upon, I tried a tea of yohimbe and damiana. I had, what must have been a near hallugicinogenic experience. I had a male guest coming over (I am female.). Well, every nerve ending in my body must have gone into overdrive. Every time he touched me, anywhere, it felt as if I was having eruptions....and yes, this was all over my body. We became intimate and as my sexual desire was sparked, my body took on a life of it's own. Water, literally, poured out of nearly every orifice in my body. My genitalia did and felt things I did not know were possible. It was one of the most unique, most sexually stimulating experiences of my life AND I"VE NEVER, EVER tried it again. It was way too intense an experience for me that I have never forgotten. The two herbs together are definitiely two that take you over the top. They are potent and should be taken very carefully and seriously.

Dr. J.

Yohimbe works. It gives a real intense experience. I have to say remarkable. But, only if there were no side effects...

However, word of caution. It seems to drain every ounce in your testicles and leave you feel totally exhausted. Aches and pain in strange places... It is more suitable if the world is coming to an end tomorrow and you have one last sex in your life. (But maybe you are better off repenting your sins before you die instead of having sex) Especially, if your health is in generally bad shape, avoid this drug. Not worth the side effects. It is a roll of the dice. The side effects seem to vary wildly depending on dose, individual. Just too unpredictable and uncontrollable. Some people will have serious side effects at small dosages. There is no midway with dosage. It either works with side effects, or it doesn't work.

rojo

Yohimbe will effect people differently. This herb is not for everyone. I have experience heightened energy, mental sharpness, an increase in endurance in the gym and cardiovascular supremacy. Also, I feel like having sex all day and many many times in the day. I am 40 years old and take 1200mg before physical activities and I reign supreme over my buddies. Although, my 28 year old girlfriend doesn't want me to use it before sex!

Railer

This is some serious stuff folks! I took 1 450mg pill and forgot about it for half an hour. Then like an afterburned it kicked in. First, I thought I was going to die. Second, I thought my pecker was going to blow up (it did). Third, I thought I'd die again. Blood pressure went through the roof (185), high anxiety and nervousness followed. It was like an intense detox that lasted 28 hrs. I'll try it again in a lot smaller dosage, but for me, 28 hrs of sheer hell is not worth 5 mins of friction and a moment of ectasy.

Bhu

The terms yohimbine , yohimbine hydrochloride , and yohimbe bark extract are all related. Yohimbine is an active naturally found chemical (indole alkaloid) found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree. Yohimbine hydrochloride is a standardized form of yohimbine that is available as a prescription drug in the United States, and has been shown in human studies to be effective in the treatment of male impotence. Yohimbine hydrochloride has also been used for the treatment of sexual side effects caused by some antidepressants (SSRIs), female hyposexual disorder, and also acts as a blood pressure boosting agent in autonomic failure, xerostomia, and as a probe for noradrenergic activity.

Kurious

Some of the people on this site are wrong or liars or idiots. Some of the doses they claim they take are so absurdly high and dangerous. Yohimbe is legit, but you don't eat it like candy for crissakes.

SayWhat

I looked into Yohimbe bacause I was having trouble staying hard and it took forever to climax. Started with a low dose (12.5 mg) and saw an immediate effect. Wasn't sure if it was Yohimbe or other herbs included in Extenze, so I bought a small bottle of the extract. It recommends 3 X 2000 mg/day, but I only used a fraction of this at first. At about 1000mg/day, I am noticing VERY positive effects in bed. These effects actually started at the original dosage of 12 mg, but became pronounced at about 500mg/day. Haven't seen any enhanced effect since that time, so I'm backing down again. To be specific, the effect is that I get and stay hard like I did when I was 19 (I'm 42). I also have great control.

drive55

I tried the 450mg from a nutrition center. I cant believe that some of you can or would take higher doses. I found that this dose was sufficient. It did cause me to feek jittery and gave me some heart palpitation but it sure did increase the blood flow to my penis and prostrate. It sure seemed to increase my libido. I have some high blood pressure so I have to be careful how I use this. Everything in moderation for me and it appears to work well. I will let you know how the muscle mass goes as for the weight lifting. 55 and still in there.

hayya

I am wanting to no where to get this product in New Zealand thank you.

90038

I think I OD'd on this and feel like I am about to die. my heart has been racing for 3 hours. there is a numbness in my arms. i have chills, nausea and my heart is pounding like its going to beat out of my chest. i want this feeling to go away. i'm considering going to the hospital

fivehundred

I have to say I agree with Kurious, Whenever you take anything your body isnt used to, you should first read about it and learn what the best dosage is for you, and if you have any of the physical problems that it warns about, The Yohimbee isnt the problem its uneducated people thats the problem. Be smart and be safe

sadboner

im not able to have sex for very long anymore and my erections are weak now im not sure why but i dont want my girlfriend of 6 years to leave me cause we used to have awesome sex and not so much any more i wish i knew why but i hope what others have posted is true cause ED pills seem hard to get and i have beed using alcohol to help my sexual performance but now my girlfriend doesnt want me to drink any more hope this helps

deadlift

I've been using yohimbine since the March break, it's good stuff! I've been using herbal stimulants for a long time now to help with workout performance and have experienced mild chills at times but not anymore, the feeling has gone since I've been using it. I use 500 mg per capsule, I don't think this is an extract dose as it doesn't show on the bottle but one per day is the perfect dose for me, no side effects and I actually think it's helping with fat loss and circulation in my legs. P.S. I am a woman

Dear all,I have trouble trying to get the genuine yumbina in London,I would love to try it with my girlfriend(I am male)does anyone know where can I get it in London?so far I have tryed spanish fly among other chinese ones (rip off)

whatswrong

I've taken the whole bottle of Yohimbe Powermax 2000 on numerous occasions... nothing.

When do these horrible side effects go away after taking Yohimbine...

I felt so dizzy and had high blood pressure one day (170/110) after take the pills for 2 weeks (2 a day) I still dizzy after a month that I quit taking it.
I had a better sexual and energy response for sure, but the side effects especially the dizziness (my god) it doesn't worth the price. BE CAREFULLLL!!!

Herbman

I took one yohimbe capsule made by Puritan's Pride, which is half a recommended dose and it lifted me up and 7 or 8 hours after this I got the hardest hard and it stayed until I finished. I have tried this stuff before and I backed off because of side effects...but...I took too much. Be very careful with this stuff. Use only the least amount that will give you results. More may not be better.

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