Johimbe
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Johimbe is a tree native to West Africa. The bark is used as a supplement for bodybuilding and to enhance male sexual performance. 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. The scientific name is Pausinystalia yohimbe. Also called yohimbe.
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- Johimbe entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article includes text from the U.S. National Cancer Institute's public domain Dictionary of Cancer Terms