YOHIMBINE

YOHIMBINE

Yohimbe is a herbal supplement derived from the bark of the evergreen yohimbe tree, which grows in the lowland forests of Central and Western Africa. It has a long history in West African medicine, principally as an aphrodisiac.

Today, it’s marketed as a herbal remedy for erectile dysfunction and weight loss, however, studies into these claims are inconclusive.

While it may help alleviate ED, yohimbe supplements also have a wide range of reported side effects, and should not be considered an alternative to FDA-approved ED medications.

Yohimbe is promoted for erectile dysfunction, athletic performance, weight loss, angina (chest pain caused by not enough blood flow to the heart), high blood pressure, diabetic neuropathy, and more. Yohimbine hydrochloride, a standardized form of yohimbine, is available in the United States.

Dosing

Yohimbine 6 mg given 3 times a day has been used in xerostomia trials. A mean dose of 0.4 mg/kg body weight or 30 mg daily, and a maximum of 50 mg, has been used in erectile dysfunction studies. In studies investigating effects on body mass, yohimbine 20 mg daily has been used.

Weight Loss

Yohimbine supplements are also popular with bodybuilders, athletes, and with the weight loss community.

Contraindications

This drug should not be used in the presence of renal or hepatic dysfunction. Contraindicated in pregnancy.