Yohimbe

[Inferno]

Anyone heard of this stuff?

It's a herbal supplement made from the bark of an African tree that's supposed to supercharge your sex life -- kind of like a natural alternative to Viagra, I guess.

Wondering if a) it works; and b) it's available in Toronto.

Thanks.

[rr_bill]

Originally posted by Inferno
Anyone heard of this stuff?

It's a herbal supplement made from the bark of an African tree that's supposed to supercharge your sex life -- kind of like a natural alternative to Viagra, I guess.

Wondering if a) it works; and b) it's available in Toronto.

Thanks.
Yes it works. What is available as an herbal product over the counter or by mail is actually just capsules containing the ground bark so it is not very potent but you can feel the difference. It is also available as a tincture that you can take orally. I am not certain as to its availability in Canada OTC but I have purchased it often in the US both at pharmacies and from Nutition or herbal stores.

I have taken it by prescription from a urologist. The prescrption drug is called Yocon and yes it works very well of course, because it is a synthetic form of the active ingredient in the bark (Yohimbine) in a very concentrated form. Compared to the health food type the prescription form is very powerful.

It is not at all like Viagra, although it too encourages blood flow to the penis and helps in that way. It has a few side effects too as I found, which may be annoying to some.

[Inferno]

Thanks for the info. What are the side effects?

[rr_bill]

Originally posted by Inferno
Thanks for the info. What are the side effects?
Inferno Check your PM's.

[markbrunell]

i think we all need to know, before things start to drop off !!

[Average Joe]

Here are some of the potential side effects of yohimbe although there is no clinical proof of these reactions.

Anxiety
Exanthema
Frequent urination
Hypertension
Kidney disorder
Liver disorder
Queasiness/nausea
Sleeplessness
Tachycardia
Temporary priapism
Tremor
Vomiting

[Sheik]

But wasnt there an article in the Sun about this stuff???

Just checked and yup.... http://www.canoe.ca/Health0002/28_teens_CP.html

But I would read the Berkeley website before trying it...
http://www.berkeleywellness.com/access/password_info.php?msg=private&page=/html/ds/dsYohimbe.php

Forgot to add, but you have to have a subscription....

[hamermill]

rr_bill is correct, it actually does work. The claim is that it acts on the area of the brain that controls arrousal. According to the Journal of Urology taking 3 three times daily (dosage 5.4mg) was more effective than a placebo. But there are no OTC supplements that contain enough of a dosage i.e. you need a prescription to get the that potency - enough of the active ingredient.

Good luck

[Overnight]

If you go to a search engine like: www.google.com
and type in "Yohimbe", you'll discover plenty of sites that will provide you with all the detailed information you'll need.

[Inferno]

Thanks for the feedback, gang.
I've done some research on Yohimbe and have a general idea about it based on what I've read on the internet.
I guess I was really looking for "testimonials" from people who have purchased it in Toronto (where it is notoriously hard to find) and what their experiences using it were like.

[gruntr]

Its a bit like the horniness that pot can give,also with some nervousness and insomnia.It is available in toronto at several places under the counter.

[Mr.lover]

well in the past i have tried this "herb" and it all depends on your intentions.. i originally tried it as a supplement for weight training it was touted as the next best thing to steriods.. well the only thing i got was a hard on that didn't want to go down.. it makes u very horny and gives u a hardon that will not go away.. this after 2 weeks of taking it twice daily.. did not work for building muscle but gave u the stamina of an 18 yr old.. the current ones like nor-andro and androtestdione (?) also gives the libido a major boost and was more effective in building mass and strength.. however it work too much like a steriod.. agression also increased, irritation, stress, blood pressure and tightness in the chest all from the current nor-andros and androtestdiones.. but Yohimbe great for the sex drive.. it also increased irritation, agression but not as much.. hope this helps..
ps it is readily available even displayed in some stores in Toronto.. hell i was able to get it under the table in every supplement store in ontario just by asking.. but u may have to be a regular customer..

[Mr.lover]

i forgot to mention u will need a gf or sp that will be willing to take the pressure cuz u will not want to stop.. my gf at the time thought it was great being in university at the time.. and she loved the first hr or so but after that the soreness set in and she had to fight me off : ) she even got tired with oral and we had to go buy some lube to take the friction off.. all in all it was a great 3-4 hrs for me.. but my gf regretted that i discovered yohimbe.. : )

[zar]

yohimbine has been around forever. There may be some very slight subtle effects only. For those with true problems with ED it will not work. Otherwise there would be no need for viagra. If it works your problem is most likely in your head.