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yoˈhimbenine, yoˈhimbine Chem.
Also -in.
[See def. and -ine5.]
Names of two colourless alkaloids obtained from the bark and leaves of the yohimbé, a West African rubiaceous tree. Also yoˈhimbic yohimbic acid.
1898Jrnl. Chem. Soc. LXXIV. i. 679 An extract of the acid of the rind of the yohimbehe has been recommended as an aphrodisiac. Two substances named yohimbine and yohimbenine have been separated from it. Ibid., Yohimbic acid, C20H24O6N2, is soluble. 1977E. J. Trimmer et al. Visual Dict. Sex (1978) vi. 65 Yohimbine is incorporated in a preparation that many doctors prescribe for patients with loss of sexual desire and ability. 1979Nature 29 Feb. 600/1 (caption) Inhibition by yohimbine and indoramin of the response of human platelets to adrenaline. 1983Guardian 11 Aug. 18/4 Curare blocks acetylcholine receptors, another alkaloid, yohimbine, does the same for noradrenaline. 1984Observer 9 Dec. 14/4 The detailed promotional material claims that the drug—containing..yohimbine and strychnone—will improve both erections and sperm. |