Corynanthe yohimbe vs Pausinystalia johimbe

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Corynanthe yohimbe

Pausinystalia yohimbe

Mens Health

Mens Health

Corynanthe yohimbe

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pausinystalia johimbe

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree; bark contains yohimbine alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist; used for erectile dysfunction.

Central African tree bark containing yohimbine; alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist used for sexual dysfunction.

Active Compounds

yohimbine, corynanthine, yohimbinine, allo-yohimbine, flavonoids

yohimbine, alpha-yohimbine, beta-yohimbine, corynanthine, alloyohimbine

Traditional Uses

erectile dysfunction, aphrodisiac, weight loss, depression

erectile dysfunction, weight loss, aphrodisiac, depression, orthostatic hypotension

Modern Uses

alpha-2 blocker, pro-erectile, fat-loss agent (adipose), antidepressant (MAO inhibition)

alpha-2 blocker, vasodilator, aphrodisiac, weight loss

Adult Dosage

5-20mg yohimbine HCl daily; standardized extract

5-20mg yohimbine daily - medical supervision

Contraindications

hypertension, anxiety disorders, liver/kidney disease, MAOIs, pregnancy

cardiovascular disease, anxiety, PTSD, renal disease, hypertension, antidepressants

Side Effects

tachycardia, hypertension, anxiety, insomnia, GI upset, liver toxicity

tachycardia, hypertension, anxiety, panic attacks, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E