yohimbe tree

plant

Also known as: Corynanthe yohimbe

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The yohimbe tree (Corynanthe yohimbe) is a tropical African tree from the madder family. Its bark yields yohimbine, an alkaloid that has been used as an aphrodisiac. Yohimbine works by weakly blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors. The word "yohimbe" itself can refer to the tree or a preparation of its bark used for its aphrodisiac properties. The term was first used in 1897.12

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…of the yohimbé tree (Corynanthe yohimbe) found in central Africa, where it has been used for centuries to increase sexual powers. Although it has been promoted as an aphrodisiac, most investigators feel that any clinical change in sexual powers after its use is probably due to suggestion, because stimulatory…
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…of the yohimbé tree (Corynanthe yohimbe) found in central Africa, where it has been used for centuries to increase sexual powers. Although it has been promoted as an aphrodisiac, most investigators feel that any clinical change in sexual powers after its use is probably due to suggestion, because stimulatory…
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