Yohimbe |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Corynanthe yohimbe
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Chemical this herb contains:
Yohimbine, also called quebrachine, aphrodine OR
corynine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Blocks responses of parts of autonomic nervous system.
Increases blood pressure.
Acts as a local anesthetic.
Inhibits monamine oxidase and may cause alarming
blood-pressure rise--even strokes--when taken with cheese, red
wine or other foods or supplements containing tyromines.
Causes hallucinations.
Miscellaneous information:
Yohimbe can produce severe anxiety when given intravenously.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Arouses or enhances sexual desire.
Treats impotency.
Treats painful menstrual cramps.
Treats chest pain due to coronary artery disease (angina).
Treats arteriosclerosis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have kidney or liver disease.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
This product will not help you and may cause toxic
symptoms.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated dangerous, particularly in children, persons over 55 and
those who take larger than appropriate quantities for extended
periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Abdominal pain |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Fatigue |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Hallucinations |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| High blood pressure |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Muscle paralysis |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Weakness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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