Yohimbe Extract

Yohimbe Extract is a concentrated resinous extract of yohimbe bark, made from the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree native to central and western Africa. Where raw bark is bulky and slow to brew, this resin puts the alkaloid content into a dense, sticky form. Offered in 1g, 2g and 5g jars.

At a glance

• Concentrated resinous extract of yohimbe bark, Pausinystalia yohimbe
• Carries concentrated yohimbine, with minor rauwolscine and corynanthine
• Onset usually within half an hour
• Warm, energizing and alert rather than calming
• For adults 21+ only
• Offered in 1g, 2g and 5g jars

The herb. Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe, also written P. johimbe) is a tall evergreen tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, growing in the rainforests of Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon and Congo. Its bark has been dried and brewed in West and Central African tradition for generations, prized for a warming, energizing quality. The bark carries a group of indole alkaloids, with yohimbine as the principal one.

Active content. The resin carries concentrated yohimbine, an alkaloid documented as an alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist, meaning it nudges the body's adrenaline signaling upward. That mechanism is why users describe yohimbe as stimulating, warm and alert rather than calming. Minor alkaloids such as rauwolscine and corynanthine ride along.

Dosage, first time. The copy states no serving, and yohimbine is a strong compound, so begin with the smallest amount you can weigh, dissolved in warm water or taken under the tongue, and wait a full two hours. Onset is usually within half an hour. Do not add more the same day.

Regular use. People who know their response keep the same small amount rather than escalating, because the difference between a comfortable serving and an uncomfortable one is narrow with yohimbe. Use it earlier in the day and not on consecutive days by default.

What to expect. Users describe a warm, energizing push with heightened alertness and a faster heartbeat, which is why it is used before physical activity and in the mornings. It is the opposite of a wind-down herb. If you prefer the slower, gentler traditional brew, see our Yohimbe Bark.

Side effects. Yohimbine is well documented for a racing heart, restlessness, sweating, flushing, headache, nausea, dizziness and trouble settling at night, all dose-related. If any appear, stop for the day and use less next time; if they are strong, discontinue.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with MAOIs, antidepressant medications, stimulants including caffeine, or medications for the heart or circulation
• Not for anyone with a heart, kidney or liver condition, or a mood condition
• Not if pregnant or nursing
• For adults 21+ only

Ingredients and storage. Yohimbe bark extract resin (Pausinystalia yohimbe). Keep the jar tightly sealed in a cool, dark place; warm the resin slightly to make it easier to portion.

Common questions

• How is Yohimbe Extract resin different from yohimbe bark? The resin is concentrated, so a much smaller amount carries the alkaloids of a long brew of bark.
• How much yohimbe resin should a beginner use? The smallest weighed amount you can manage, once, with a two-hour wait before judging it.
• Does yohimbe resin taste bitter? Yes, strongly, which is why most people dissolve it in warm water or honey.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Yohimbe is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.