Herbal Aphrodisiac - Yohimbine
Yohimbine is an alkaloid from the bark of an evergreen tree called the Pausinystalia Yohimbe from Africa. Yohimbine Hydrochloride comes from the family of alpha-blockers which dilate blood vessels and eye pupils.
Yohimbine Hydrochloride is said to be a stimulant and an aphrodisiac drug. It is a prescription drug in the United States. It is also used to treat male impotence and increase libido in both sexes.
It has other uses as well. It is used to treat the side effects of a low sex drive in people taking SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants, and it is used to treat hypo sexual disorder in females.
Yohimbe bark.
Yohimbine can also raise blood pressure and treat xerostomia. Xerostomia is a condition of dry mouth. Yohimbine increases the blood flow to the penis enabling an impotent male to have an erection. It also keeps the blood in the penis to sustain the erection.
Yohimbine Hydrochloride is sometimes used by bodybuilders to lose fat and by others for weight loss. It increases the movement of fatty acids and decreases its synthesis. It can give you a boost to weight loss.
Some say Yohimbine is also a powerful antioxidant. What we know for sure is that it does dilate blood vessels. This helps treat impotence but may also prevent heart attacks and strokes by preventing clot formation. Yohimbine has also been used to help people with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to help them remember and process their trauma.
Yohimbine can have side effects such as rapid heart rate, anxiety, increased blood pressure, headaches, and dizziness. Anyone with heart, liver or kidney disease, as well as pregnant women and children should not take supplements containing Yohimbine. Only you and your doctor can determine if this drug is right for you and if its benefits outweigh the risks.