Yohimbine (Quebrachine)

Products

Yohimbine is no longer on sale in many countries. Hänseler’s tablets are out of trade.

Stem plant

Yohimbe.

Effects

  • Local anesthetic
  • Release of norepinephrine from synaptic nerve terminals.
  • Increases blood pressure and heart rate
  • Aphrodisiac

Fields of application

  • As an aphrodisiac, erectile dysfunction, in sexual disorders.
  • For weakness and exhaustion
  • Commission E evaluates the application negatively

Preparations

Compressi Yohimbini PH 5

Contraindications

Liver and kidney diseases

Adverse effects

Agitation, tremor, sleep disturbances, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with psychotropic drugs have been described