a natural remedy derived from the bark of this tree, used to treat male impotence
yohimbe in American English
(jouˈhɪmbei, -bi)
noun
a tropical African tree, Corynanthe johimbe, whose bark is a source of the alkaloid yohimbine
Word origin
[(‹ NL) ‹‹ a language of Cameroon, where specimens were first procured]
Examples of 'yohimbe' in a sentence
yohimbe
Ginseng and yohimbe extract are also used to treat erectile disfunction.
The Sun (2014)
Food supplements containing yohimbe bark preparations are available nowadays, especially via internet retail.
EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) 2013, 'Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the safety in use of Yohimbe (Pausinystaliayohimbe (K. Schum.) Pierre ex Beille)', EFSA Journal http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/3302.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)