Mondia whitei vs Pausinystalia johimbe

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mondia whitei

Mens Health

Mens Health

Mondia whitei

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pausinystalia johimbe

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East and Southern African vine used as a tonic, aphrodisiac, and appetite stimulant in traditional medicine.

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

Active Compounds

2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, sterols, saponins, alkaloids

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

Traditional Uses

Male aphrodisiac in East African medicine, Appetite stimulant, General tonic, Antidepressant use

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

Modern Uses

Aphrodisiac effects, Appetite stimulation, Antidepressant properties

alpha-2 blocker, vasodilator, aphrodisiac, weight loss

Adult Dosage

5-10 g dried root as decoction

5-20mg yohimbine daily - medical supervision

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heart conditions

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

Side Effects

GI upset in high doses

tachycardia, hypertension, anxiety, panic attacks, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E