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Yohimbe
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Rubiaceae
Genus :
Pausinystalia (=Corynanthe)
Species :
yohimbe
COMMON NAMES
Johimbe
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Stimulant; Vasodilator
DESCRIPTION
Pausinystalia yohimbe is a West African tree thats bark contains yohimbine. It has a long history of human use as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. It is commonly sold as an herbal supplement to improve erectile function.
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