yohimbe

noun

yo·​him·​be yō-ˈhim-bā  yə-  -bē 

: a tropical African tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe synonym Corynanthe yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields yohimbine

also : a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac

Examples of yohimbe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yohimbine, derived from the bark of the yohimbe tree, has been found to improve erectile function. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023

Some of the ingredients in this supplement include herbs like maca, tongkat ali, saw palmetto and yohimbe. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2023

Additionally, 34 people died from exposure to dietary supplements during the study period — six from ma huang or ephedra, three from homeopathic agents, and one from yohimbe, CNN reports. —Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 24 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably from a Bantu language of southern Cameroon

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

yohimbe

noun

yo·​him·​be yō-ˈhim-bā  yə-  -bē 

: a tropical African tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe synonym Corynanthe yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields the alkaloid yohimbine

also : a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac