the alkaloid of this herb has been linked to increased sexual response in men through the stimulation of blood flow and the triggering of hormones in the hypothalamus.
is an herbal medication made of the bark of an African tree (Corynanthe yohimbe). One of the components of yohimbe, named yohimbine, was the only medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of impotence before Viagra hit the market . Yohimbine is the primary active component in yohimbe. It dilates blood vessels. This has made the compound a useful substance for treating male sexual dysfunction.
From the bark of an African tree, Yohimbe is a popular herb percieved as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. Yohimbe contains yohimbine, an alkaloid similar to caffeine in it's energizing effects.