Yohimbine: Uses and Potential Benefits

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What is the difference between yohimbe and yohimbine?

Yohimbe is the common English name for the tree species P. johimbe (also called Corynanthe johimbe ) and, by extension, the name of a medicinal preparation made from the bark of that tree, sold as an aphrodisiac. In contrast, yohimbine is a pure alkaloid that can be isolated from yohimbe bark.

How does yohimbine work?

Yohimbine also inhibits the activity of alpha-2 receptors on fat cells — where norepinephrine normally acts to suppress fat release. Inhibition of the antilipolytic effect of norepinephrine allows more lipolysis (fat burning) to occur.

What is yohimbine derived from?

Yohimbine ( / joʊˈhɪmbiːn / ), also known as quebrachine, is an indole alkaloid derived from the bark of the African tree Pausinystalia johimbe; also from the bark of the unrelated South American tree Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco. Yohimbine is an α 2 -adrenergic receptor antagonist, and has been used in a variety of research projects.

What is yohimbe aphrodisiac?

Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) is an evergreen tree native to Africa. Its bark contains the chemical yohimbine, traditionally used as an aphrodisiac. The yohimbine in yohimbe can increase blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis or vagina. It can also help counteract the sexual side effects of certain medications used for depression.

What Is Yohimbine

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