Yohimbe is a substance that can be found inside the bark of evergreen trees that are located in Western Africa. The specific species of evergreen tree in which this herb originates is called pausinystalia yohimbe, and is nearly extinct due to pharmaceutical companies over harvesting their natural habitat for the erectile dysfunction remedy the herb provides. The yohimbe provides many additional attributes that have yet to be researched effectively enough, however.

For hundreds of years, the yohimbe bark has been used to battle fevers and disease in Cameroon. Addtionally, it was used often in tea form for various marriage and mating celebrations, as well as ingested by warriors prior to a nearing battle for an energy boost.

The small amount of yohimbe that has been restricted by cultivation in West Africa has allowed research to be conducted on this mysterious herb. Thus far, findings present themselves as proving the yohimbe herb can: improve overall sexual function, particularly in men, reduce and even prevent heart attacks, assist in the reduction of anxiety and improve muscle function while simultaneously building muscle mass. The enhancements this herb provides are extremely promising and scientists are optimistic that further research will bring to light a barrage of additional benefits.

Unfortunately, with the over emphasis on this herb as a modern cure for impotence, pharmaceutical companies might bring the yohimbe tree to extinction before research can reveal all of the health benefits of the yohimbe herb. The latest research of this mysterious herb has placed an emphasis on the prospective heart health attributes it presents. However, one finding has implied that yohimbe vastly increases blood flow to the extremities which can be a flawless way to improve brain function, heart function and help prevent heart disease; but this effect ironically, can be dangerous for people with pre-existing heart conditions due to the sudden changes in blood pressure.