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Four countries (the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Germany) have recently restricted the availability of products containing comfrey, and other countries permit use of comfrey only under a physician's prescription. C. yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) Yohimbe is a tree bark containing a variety of pharmacologically active chemicals. It is marketed in a number of products for body building and "enhanced male performance." Serious adverse effects, including renal failure, seizures and death, have been reported to FDA with products containing yohimbe and are currently under investigation.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Because of the yohimbine content of yohimbe bark, the FDA classifies yohimbe as an unsafe herb. I think there is some validity to this classification. I have used yohimbine in my practice and have found that because of side effects it is very difficult to work with. Some men are much more sensitive to yohimbine than others. Because it is such a powerful herb, yohimbe can produce the same kind of side effects as yohimbine (see above). It is my opinion that yohimbe and yohimbine are best used under the supervision of a physician.

Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham discusses healthy herbs that naturally increase sex drive without lethal side effects Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Maca, yohimbe and Rhodiola. Kilham:Most of the ingredients in the Hot Plants products, with the exception of yohimbe, are actually overall vitality-enhancing herbs. If you take them individually or in combination, you're just going to feel better. You'll have more energy, more stamina and more alertness. It's just kind of like when you're really having a good day. You know some days you just wake up and you think, "Yeah." That kind of feeling is what I'm talking about.

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Yohimbe is a popular herbal product marketed as a sexual stimulant by enhancing blood flow. The plant maca, grown in Peru, is marketed to increase energy, stamina and sexual ability. The Indian herb tribulus is said to increase the body's natural testosterone levels and improve sex drive. Eurycoma longifolia, grown in Southeast Asia, is touted as a powerful aphrodisiac. Manufacturers can throw together any combination of these allegedly ancient ingredients to make up their own secret formula. How can we know what combination is effective? How do we know the ingredients are pure?

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Astragalus, Garlic, Korean Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Goldenseal, May Apple, Petasites, Schizandra, the Chinese Tree of Joy, yohimbe mushrooms, Shitake and Reishe mushrooms kobe vims produces Interferon. Aconite, and Mistletoe i.v. extract kills tumors, enhances immunity, and repairs damaged DNA. Toxoid Solution; activated Charcoal. Burdock, Blue Flag, and Yellow Dock. Cleavers and Dandelion. Norwegian Kelp, Oregon Grape root, Peach bark, and Poke root (with Echinacea). Suma, Cat's Claw, Pau D'Arco, Jatoba, Espinheira Santa, Alfalfa, Marapurama, Catuaba, and Propolis.

Advantage Technologies' Sensamax with yohimbe extract (for vasodilation), Marapurama (for libido), L-Arginine(precursesvasodilatingneurotransmitter Nitric Oxide, spurs pituitary Human Growth Hormone, and increases sperm count), Tribulus Terrestris (for libido, sexual endurance, and sperm count), and Androstenedione (increases Testosterone). Alive Energy's Sexual Vitality with Poria Cocos, Psoralea. Schizandra, Buddleja, Codonopsis, Corydalis.Taraxacum/Dandelion,Lychee, Sarsaparilla, andZizyphus. Healthwatchers' System's Mullein, Papaya, Pomegranate, Spice Bush, Watermelon, and Wood Betony.

Herbs: Clover tea; Pau D-Arco from Peru; yohimbe and Shitake mushrooms; Comfrey Allantoin. Chaparral, Red Clover, Echinacea, Buchu leaves, and Bloodroot. * Formula: Yarrow, and Nettle tea. ~, Squaw Vine, Slippery Elm bark, Goldenseal, Mullein, Chickweed, Comfrey root. Yellow Dock, and Marshmallow. Madagascar Periwinkle's Vincristine sulfate fortumors in children (and leukemia). Mandrake/May Apple underground stem extract (and for polyps). Bloodroot extract, Zinc Chloride, flour and water may rid mal ignant tumor growths in 2-4 weeks (1850).

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Out of this rich storehouse of natural remedies, only a handful are now commonly found in health food stores, among them pau d'arco, boldo, cat's claw, kava, yerba mate, suma, yohimbe, guarana, and passionflower. More and more rainforest remedies are becoming available. USING MEDICINAL HERBS Commercial herbal preparations are available in several different forms, including bulk herbs, medicinal herb blends, teas, oils, tinctures, fluid extracts, and tablets or capsules. Following are some of the ways in which herbal remedies can be used.

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Pep Products' Cobra formula with yohimbe, Tunera aphrodisiaca, Horny Goat Weed, Oatstraw, Nettle, Saw Palmetto, Siberian and Korean Ginsengs, Kola nut, Marapurama, and Catuaba. Lack of Erection In its natural unaroused state, penile smooth muscles are constricted having little blood. Precursed by L-Arginine, the endothelium-deri ved relaxingfactor (EDRF)Nitric Oxide gas (NO/laughing gas, nitric acid) is emitted in puffs from blood vessel linings to make penile smooth muscles relax on contact so blood can pour into the penis, and Nitric Oxide blocks the drainage veins, for stiff erection.

Herbs: Panax Ginseng, Galanga, yohimbe, Damiana, Mexican Yam, Turmeric, and Licorice. * Formula: for hormones. Dr. John Christopher's formula: Mullein leaf, Licorice, Gotu Kola, Cayenne, Ginger, Siberian Ginseng, and Hawthorn berries. •AFLATOXIN Mold A deadly product from aspergillus mold on peanuts, beans, grains, com, rice, sweet potatoes, and other foods; one of the most cancerous substances known; 1000 times more cancerous than EDB, causes liver cancer.

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The only ingredient in "Hot Plants for Him" that doesn't have those broad applications actually is yohimbe. That specifically enhances blood flow to the fine vessels of the penis. It's very targeted in that way. However, the other herbs in this formula you could just plain take them because let's say you're an athlete. You want more energy. You travel a lot and you need more stamina. It's not just about the sex because sex isn't an isolated dimension of life. The brain is the most sensitive sex organ in the whole body.

Kilham:Most of the ingredients in the Hot Plants products, with the exception of yohimbe, are actually overall vitality-enhancing herbs. If you take them individually or in combination, you're just going to feel better. You'll have more energy, more stamina and more alertness. It's just kind of like when you're really having a good day. You know some days you just wake up and you think, "Yeah." That kind of feeling is what I'm talking about.

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In addition to the problem of side effects with the use of commercial yohimbe preparations, I am also very suspicious of the quality of yohimbe products that exist in health food stores. To my knowledge there are no commercial sources of yohimbe bark available in health food stores that actually state the level of yohimbine per dose. Without knowing the content of yohimbine, it is virtually impossible to prescribe an effective and consistent dosage.

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Constituents yohimbe contains about 6% indole alkaloids (including yohimbine), pigments, and tannins. The alkaloids have a cerebral stimulant action at moderate doses but are highly toxic in large doses. Yohimbine has been used in conventional medicine to treat impotence. History & Folklore yohimbe has an ancient reputation in western Africa, especially among the Bantu people, as a male aphrodisiac and mild hallucinogen. Medicinal Actions & Uses yohimbe is not used much in herbal medicine because of its potential toxicity.

Habitat & Cultivation yohimbe is native to the forests of western Africa, especially Cameroon, Zaire, and Gabon. The bark is gathered at any time of year. Part Used Bark. Constituents yohimbe contains about 6% indole alkaloids (including yohimbine), pigments, and tannins. The alkaloids have a cerebral stimulant action at moderate doses but are highly toxic in large doses. Yohimbine has been used in conventional medicine to treat impotence. History & Folklore yohimbe has an ancient reputation in western Africa, especially among the Bantu people, as a male aphrodisiac and mild hallucinogen.

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In addition to the problem of side effects with the use of commercial yohimbe preparations, I am also very suspicious of the quality of yohimbe products that exist in health food stores. To my knowledge there are no commercial sources of yohimbe bark available in health food stores that actually state the level of yohimbine per dose. Without knowing the content of yohimbine, it is virtually impossible to prescribe an effective and consistent dosage.

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When combined with zinc, ginkgo biloba, and L-arginine, yohimbe works well for many men. yohimbe is not for everyone, however, and for some men, it may be dangerous. Be sure to read the information on page 160 before using yohimbe. Zinc Semen contains high concentrations of zinc along with vitamin E, fructose, glucose, citric acid, selenium, proteins, and enzymes. Low levels of zinc have been associated with a sluggish sex drive and infertility in men.

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Yohimbe has serious side effects if misused or overused. • Super Herbal V contains many of the herbs listed above, as does Super Libido Formula. Both are sold under a variety of brand names. • Viagrin for Men, available on the Internet, is a blend of yin-yang-huo and other herbs that is said to increase erectile ability and promote endurance. It may also help restore sexual desire in women. to be completely impotent later in life. The situation was even worse for men with heart disease or hypertension who also smoked. Q Alcohol intake decreases the body's ability to produce testosterone.

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Yohimbine (the active component of the herb yohimbe [page 764]) inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) and therefore may be beneficial in depressive disorders. However, clinical research has not been conducted for its use in treating depression. Pumpkin (page 733) seeds contain L-tryptophan, and for this reason have been suggested to help remedy depression." However, research is needed before pumpkin seeds can be considered for this purpose. It is unlikely the level of L-tryptophan in pumpkin seeds would be sufficient to relieve depression.

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Caution: Use in moderation, yohimbe may raise blood pressure, cause nervousness, dizziness, headaches, and skin flushing. •YUCCA (Manihot Utilissima; Yucca glauca, gloriosa, schidigera) An evergreen shrub having a round base of spear-like leaves with a tall spike of large white flowers, growing in dry soils.

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Asian ginseng (page 630) yohimbe (page 764) Arginine (page 467) DHEA (page 503) Pycnogenol Rutea superba Ginkgo biloba (page 681) (for ED of vascular origin) Damiana (page 666) What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction? ED is defined by the symptoms listed above. Symptoms may also include loss of sexual desire (libido), premature ejaculation, or inability to achieve orgasm.

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As an herbalist, Karta Purkh remembers that there was a three-year period in the 1980s when no one could get any yohimbe and the story in the market was that the world pharmaceutical industry bought up the entire supply to develop patentable aphrodisiac drugs. (There is one now, called yohimbine.) Now yohimbe is widely available again. Yohimbe is never taken as a tea. It would taste unbelievably bad, and since it's so powerful that one capsule produces results, there is no motivation for making it into tea.

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After finding a way to extract the active ingredient from yohimbe, they received approval for yohimbine (Yocon, Yohimex), which is now available by prescription. In an unusual reversal, herbal experts recommend the prescription drug yohimbine over the over-the-counter herb yohimbe. "Yohimbe is not an herb that you want to mess around with," says James A. Duke, Ph.D., botanical consultant, former ethnobotanist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture who specializes in medicinal plants, and author of The Green Pharmacy.

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It is best to use yohimbe and yohimbine under the supervision of a physician. Asian ginseng (page 630) (Panax ginseng) has traditionally been used as a supportive herb for male potency. A double-blind trial found that 1,800 mg per day of Asian ginseng extract for three months helped improve libido and the ability to maintain an erection in men with ED.12 The benefit of Asian ginseng confirmed in another double-blind study, in which 900 mg three times a day was given for eight weeks.13 Butea superba is a Thai plant that has been used traditionally to increase sexual vigor.

Yohimbine (page 764) The ability of yohimbine, a chemical found in yohimbe bark, to stimulate the nervous system, 165' 166 and to promote the release of fat from fat cells,167,168 has led to claims that it might help weight loss by raising metabolic rate, reducing appetite, or increase fat burning. Although a preliminary trial found yohimbine ineffective for weight loss, a double-blind study found that women taking 5 mg of yohimbine four times per day along with a weight-loss diet lost significantly more weight than those taking a placebo with the same diet after three weeks.

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Damiana, ginseng, sarsaparilla, saw palmetto, and yohimbe enhance sexual function in men. Damiana, dong quai, false unicorn root, ginseng, gotu kola, licorice root, and wild yam root are good for women. Caution: Do not use ginseng or licorice if you have high blood pressure. Q Green oat (Avena sativa) extract is an excellent aid if the reason for infertility is the man's inability to maintain an erection. Q Yin-yang-huo (Aceranthus sagittatum), a Chinese herb also known as horny goatweed, is a male aphrodisiac, and may increase sperm count and semen density.

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Yohimbine: Charge Up Your Sex Life For centuries, people have used yohimbe, the bark from a West African tree, to boost sex drive. It is said to increase blood flow to the penis, which makes it possible to attain and sustain an erection. The drug companies took notice. After finding a way to extract the active ingredient from yohimbe, they received approval for yohimbine (Yocon, Yohimex), which is now available by prescription. In an unusual reversal, herbal experts recommend the prescription drug yohimbine over the over-the-counter herb yohimbe.

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Yohimbe has serious side effects if misused or overused. Recommendations Q Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Include in the diet pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, or royal jelly. Caution: Bee pollen may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Start with a small amount, and discontinue use if a rash, wheezing, discomfort, or other symptom occurs. Q Avoid alcohol, particularly before sexual encounters. Q Do not consume animal fats, sugar, or fried or junk foods. Q Do not smoke. Avoid being around cigarette smoke. Q Avoid stress.

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All of these studies used pure yohimbine; no study has tested the effects of yohimbe herb on weight loss. Bitter orange (page 635) Although historically used to stimulate appetite, bitter orange is frequently found in modern weight-loss formulas because synephrine is similar to the compound ephedrine, which is known to promote weight loss. In one study of 23 overweight adults, participants taking a daily intake of bitter orange (975 mg) combined with caffeine (525 mg) and St.

Similarly, yohimbe should only be combined with other antidepressant drugs under the supervision of a physician, though at least one study suggests it may benefit those who are not responding to serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac).

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