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Johimbe
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Rubiales
Family:	Rubiaceae
Genus:	Pausinystalia
Species:	P. johimbe
Binomial name
Pausinystalia johimbe Schumann

Johimbe is a tree native to West Africa. The bark is used as a supplement for bodybuilding and to enhance male sexual performance.

Medicinal uses

It contains the chemical yohimbine, which is being studied in the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Johimbe may interact with certain drugs used to treat depression, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar.

Synonym

• The scientific name is Pausinystalia johimbe K.Schum., or Pausinystalia trillesii Beilleym, or Pausinystalia zenkeri W.Brandt. Also called Pierre ex Beille or yohimbe.

See also

• Yohimbine

External links

• Johimbe entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
• Catalogue of Life : 2008 Annual Checklist : Pausinystalia johimbe (K.Schum.) Pierre ex Beille
• Taxonomy browser (Pausinystalia johimbe)
• Pausinystalia johimbe information from NPGS/GRIN

 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".