Yohimbine vs. Yohimbe

With so many different supplements on the market today, with so many varying benefits and ingredients, it can be confusing to keep up. Yohimbine and yohimbe both seemingly appear in many different products, but what is the difference between them and do they have different effects?

Yohimbe is a Tree

• Yohimbe is an evergreen tree that grows in regions of Africa. Yohimbe bark taken from the trees is sold and used in various supplements and medicines.

Yohimbine is a Component of Yohimbe

• Yohimbine on the other hand is the main alkaloid within yohimbe. It is the active component that produces the desired effects from yohimbe bark.

Yohimbe Bark as a Holistic Medicine

• Yohimbe bark has been used for hundreds of years as a holistic, herbal medicine. It has been used for many different applications including as an aphrodisiac and as a ritualistic hallucinogen.

Yohimbine Acts as a Receptor Blocker

• As a receptor blocker, it blocks the path of neurotransmitters, specifically of epinephrine, and causes epinephrine to therefore have a higher circulation level in blood, which leads to a higher heart rate, among other effects.

Yohimbine for Sexual Dysfunction

• Yohimbine has been used in various treatments for sexual dysfunction and as an active ingredient in prescription drugs targeting erectile dysfunction.