Yohimbie

Were you looking for information about Yohimbe? Yohimbie is a common misspelling of yohimbe.

Yohimbe is an herbal supplement that is derived from the bark of an evergreen tree in West Africa. This herbal remedy is claimed to work as an aphrodisiac and may help to treat several other conditions, including depression and high blood pressure. In addition, there is some evidence that the active compound in yohimbe is effective at treating sexual problems.

A few of the common side effects seen with yohimbe include insomnia, shakiness, and headaches. Just because the product is "natural," do not assume it is safe. Talk to your healthcare provider about other medical conditions you have and other medicines you are taking before beginning treatment with this supplement.

(For more information, click Yohimbe. This article offers an overview of how this herbal remedy works, what to tell your healthcare provider before you use it, and general precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)