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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.^{[citation needed]}

Medicinal effects [link]

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

Synonym [link]

• 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 [link]

• Yohimbine

External links [link]

• 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".

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