by Manuel Vintagoli
The yohimbe extract that you may have seen in your health food store is a West African native evergreen tree originating in Nigeria, Zaire, the Congo and Cameroon. While it has been used for a long time in traditional West African medicine, it has only been in the past few decades that its powers have been noted by Western doctors and naturopaths.
In West Africa the bark from the yohimbe tree was used by healers for leprosy, fever, cough as well as an anesthetic. In the 1980s the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the extract for use as a treatment for male impotence and erectile dysfunction. Several human studies have shown conclusively that the alkaloid is effective in many cases for this type of treatment.
It is not directly understood how yohimbe works when managing erectile dysfunction, but there is a belief that it works by improving circulation and can stimulate the amount of blood that flows to the penis. Another theory is that it works on the nervous system to help sexual signals be received and delivered along the spinal cord more efficiently.
Yohimbe natural extract is a successful treatment for erectile dysfunction in around one third of users. It is generally not effective for men who suffer impotence as a result of nerve damage. The extract is also popular as an aphrodisiac and men who take the treatment often find that it can boost sexual stamina as well as giving more intense erections.
Yohimbe has been shown to be able to improve libido in both men and women. The extract is also sometimes used to counteract sexual side effect such as loss of libido caused by antidepressant medications as well as being attributed with antidepressant qualities too. It is available as both a natural supplement as well as in prescription drug form.
Other uses for yohimbe include dry mouth, cholesterol and nervous system related problems. There is evidence that the extract should not be used long term as it can increase blood pressure. Potential side effects include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea and upset stomach. If you experience any side effects you should stop taking it and consult your doctor or naturopath.
Yohimbe may also be useful in helping weight loss. It is considered a stimulant and can increase the heart rate and help the body to burn fat. It may also prevent the body from storing excess fats and help eliminate them. Some body builders and athletes use yohimbe believing that it boost their stamina in training sessions.
The yohimbe extract has been approved as safe for use by the FDA, but if you experience any side effects from taking the treatment you should consult your doctor immediately. Even natural products can be powerful and have health side effects. That said, most people can take the extract without experiencing any types of side effects or problems. If you think that this could be a good treatment for you, then discuss it with your doctor or naturopath.
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