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YOHIMBE
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Yohimbe can be used by
both men and women to
improve their libidos ... |
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YOHIMBE |
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When you're in the
mood, Yohimbe can
help |
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Yohimbe has
traditionally been
used to improve
sexual vitality in
both men and women.
However it is now
known more as a male
sexual tonic and
helps erectile
dysfunction. A
pharmaceutical drug,
is produced from a
part of the bark,
yohimbine. It is
used to treat
erectile
dysfunction. |
Yohimbine is a
central nervous
stimulant that
selectively blocks
alpha-2 receptors.
Erections must occur
in a
parasympathetic, or
relaxed, nervous
system state.
By blocking alpha-2
receptors the body
maintains the proper
state to allow
erections to occur.
Alpha-2 receptors are
located all over the body,
including the heart, and
account for the many side
effects of yohimbe. Yohimbine
blocks receptors
that narrow vessels
in the extremities
increasing blood
flow to the genital
area. Thus yohimbe
is an aphrodisiac in
both males and
females.
Yohimbe may be a
restricted substance
in some countries.
When it is available
it can be purchased
as liquid extract or
tincture and
encapsulated herb.
It can be found in
formulas for
increasing libido
and sexual
performance.
Pregnant and
lactating women
should not use
yohimbe. Yohimbe is
also contraindicated
in people who suffer
from heart disease,
high blood pressure,
prostatitis, liver
disease, kidney
disease, depression
and psychiatric
disorders. Yohimbe
interacts with many
medications
including tricyclic
anti-depressants,
MAO inhibitors,
anti-hypertensives,
alpha-2 blockers,
naloxone and
sympathetic nervous
system stimulants.
Due to yohimbe’s
many
contraindications,
side effects and
drug interactions it
is advisable to use
this herb under
medical supervision. |
Yohimbe–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Bark. |
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APPLICATIONS
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Impotence,
low libido
in men and
women. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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1000-1500 mg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin C,
Vitamin B5,
tribulus,
damiana,
ginseng,
zinc. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Yohimbe is
contraindicated
with many
medications.
See the
article for
more
details.
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Do not use
if you are
pregnant or
nursing.
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Possible
side effects
and overdose
symptoms are
anxiety,
insomnia,
hypertension,
psychosis,
fast heart
rate and
heart
failure.
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Individuals
with heart
disease,
high blood
pressure,
prostatitis,
liver
disease,
kidney
disease,
depression,
psychiatric
disorders
should not
use yohimbe.
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
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