Yohimbinum
Remedy of impotence and sexual excitement. Strong aphrodisiac action. Congestion of sexual organs. Priapism. Erectile dysfunction from nervous causes. Agitation and anxiety.
Source
Prepared from yohimbine hydrochloride, an alkaloid from Pausinystalia yohimbe bark (Rubiaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Strong aphrodisiac — increases sexual desire and erectile function. Congestion of sexual organs. Priapism. Erectile dysfunction from nervous causes. Agitation, anxiety, trembling. Raised blood pressure. Tachycardia. Insomnia from sexual excitement.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Agitated, anxious, restless. Insomnia from excitement.
General Symptoms
Sexual and cardiovascular. Worse from excitement. Better from rest.
Physical Symptoms
Male Genitalia
Aphrodisiac action. Erectile dysfunction improved. Priapism. Congestion of genitals.
Chest
Tachycardia. Raised blood pressure. Palpitation.
Head
Headache from raised blood pressure. Agitation.
Modalities
Better From
Rest, quiet
Worse From
Excitement, stimulants
Constitutional Type
Not constitutional. Sexual debility remedy.
Clinical Indications
Erectile dysfunction, impotence, priapism, aphrodisiac, hypertension, agitation
Comparative Materia Medica
Damiana has sexual debility from nervous causes. Tribulus has sexual debility with prostate. Agnus castus has impotence with cold genitals.
Safety Information
Coffea, Camphora.
Yohimbine is a potent alpha-2 adrenergic blocker. Causes hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, tremor, insomnia, GI distress. Dangerous with MAO inhibitors. Use only potentised forms.
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