yohimbe
West African tree
Yohimbe is a West African tree whose bark contains yohimbine, a compound marketed as a supplement for erectile dysfunction and weight loss.
The bark has traditional use as an aphrodisiac.
Scientific evidence for its effectiveness is limited, and it can cause side effects including anxiety and elevated blood pressure: He tried yohimbe before his doctor recommended against it.
Official restriction on something
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
- risksPossible negative outcomes
safety · unregulated · adulteration · mislabeling · overdose · contamination · lawsuits · scrutiny
West African republic
- GabonCentral African coastal republic
- NigeriaWest African federal republic
- CongoMajor Central African waterway
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
West Africa · Central Africa · indigenous · ethnobotany · traditional · bark · tropical · biodiversity
Medication relaxing vascular muscles
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
alertness · energy · tachycardia · blood pressure · heart rate · vasoconstriction · CNS · psychoactive
Sharp canine vocalization
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
pungent · tannic · unpalatable · sharp · harsh · quinine · raw · earthy
Innate erotic drive
- potencyDegree of strength
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- erectileCapable of becoming erect
- desireIntense wanting
passion · intimacy · performance · fertility · sensuality · virility · dysfunction · bedroom
Concentrated derived substance
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- powderFine dry particles
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- tabletFlat portable computing device
standardized · bodybuilding · pre-workout · stack · label · GNC · over-the-counter · dietary
Related to plants
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- plant-basedSourced from flora
remedy · holistic · healing · natural · alternative medicine · herbalist · folk remedy
ban
Official restriction on something
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
risks · safety · unregulated · adulteration · mislabeling · overdose · contamination · lawsuits · scrutiny · concerns
Cameroon
West African republic
- GabonCentral African coastal republic
- NigeriaWest African federal republic
- CongoMajor Central African waterway
rainforest · West Africa · Central Africa · indigenous · ethnobotany · traditional · bark · tropical · biodiversity · flora
alpha-blocker
Medication relaxing vascular muscles
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
metabolism · alertness · energy · tachycardia · blood pressure · heart rate · vasoconstriction · CNS · psychoactive · dopamine
bark
Sharp canine vocalization
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
acrid · pungent · tannic · unpalatable · sharp · harsh · quinine · raw · earthy · strong
libido
Innate erotic drive
desire · passion · intimacy · performance · fertility · sensuality · virility · dysfunction · bedroom · romantic
extract
Concentrated derived substance
tablet · standardized · bodybuilding · pre-workout · stack · label · GNC · over-the-counter · dietary
botanical
Related to plants
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
plant-based · remedy · holistic · healing · natural · alternative medicine · herbalist · folk remedy
yohimbevalerian
Botanical sleep aid
kava · passionflower · chamomile · ashwagandha · lavender