Yohimbe is a plant native to tropical West Africa, and people in the region have been using the bark of the plant for hundreds of years. It is known as one of the most powerful natural aphrodisiacs in the world, and it is effective on both men and women.
The yohimbe tree is a tall evergreen that is native to western Africa. The bark of the tree contains a chemical called yohimbine. Yohimbe bark has traditionally been used in Africa as an aphrodisiac (to increase sexual desire).
Yohimbe has been know to be an aphrodisiac.. To drink steep 1 teaspoon of yohimbe in 8 ounces of hot water. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes if using leaves or flowers and 10 to 20 minutes for roots. This makes a tea that is commonly used as a stimulant.
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Yohimbe bark powder is a short term MAO inhibitor and should be used with caution; it should not be used simultaneously with anti–depressants, sedatives, antihistamines, amphetamines, caffeine or any other kind of stimulant, such as ginseng. Warning: Do not take Yohimbe if you have hypertension/hypotension or existing liver and kidney diseases or chronic inflammation of the sexual organs or prostate gland; do not take with pharmaceutical MAO-inhibitors, anti-depressants or hypotensive drugs. Not recommended for excessive or long-term use. Can cause nervous excitation, tremor, sleeplessness, anxiety, increased blood pressure, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting. Take only under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner.â€Â