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What are the health Benefits of Yohimbe (Pausinystalia Yohimbe)?

Yohimbe is actually a West African tree with the botanical name of Pausinystalia Yohimbe and other common names like Johimbe, Yohimbine and Corynanthe Yohimbe. It belongs to the family Rubiaceae. The bark of Pausinystalia Yohimbe contains a chemical substance which is called as Yohimbine and is also effectively used in medicines. Its bark is medicinally used to assist in infertility and impotency. In fact, it is considered a sexual stimulant, an aphrodisiac and a sexual rejuvenator.

Origin: As written earlier, it is basically found in West Africa and to be precise, the evergreen tree grows in the rainforest areas of Nigeria, Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon and Congo. It is a very popular ingredient in European and American countries and as a matter of fact, European and American Pharmaceutical companies like Yocon, are generating an enormous demand for supplies of yohimbe bark.

Historical Usage: Yohimbe is used for long for complaints against fever and leprosy. Primarily, it is also being used because of its aphrodisiac properties. In Europe, since the middle of twentieth century, it has been utilized for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. In fact, according to the ” Encyclopaedia of Alternative Medicine”, it was commended by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1980s as a cure for erectile dysfunction.

Modern Usage: Nowadays, Yohimbe is not only exercised for erectile dysfunction but to awaken sexual excitement and to cure other sexual problems caused by the medications for depression which is known as Selective-Serotien Reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs) and other general sexual problems in both men and women. It is also very helpful in athletic pain, weight loss, chest pain, exhaustion, low as well as high blood pressure that generally occur while standing up, depression and for diabetic nerve’s pain.

Facts and Effects: Again, as per the ”Encyclopaedia of Alternative Medicine”, Yohimbine has been effectual in 30 to 40 percent of men suffering from erectile dysfunction problem. But of course, it does not help if the damage has been done to the nerve. Consuming it as a sexual relieve, it may enhance stamina and prolong erections too. It is used as an aid to weight loss, and various studies have been done that reveals that Yohimbine may also be helpful for narcolepsy as well.
On a nutritional quotient, it has alkaloid constituents that blocks the part of sympathetic nervous system and dilate the blood vessels. It is also being used as an anaesthetic to dilute pupils in order to prevent hallucinogen, heart disease and an aphrodisiac. It also prevents several depressive disorders as it slows down monoamine oxidase (MAO) and expands blood vessels.

Careful Dosage: The Encyclopaedia of Alternative Medicine sates that Yohimbine is very slow to show effects and precisely, it takes three to six weeks for the standard prescribed dosage of 5.4mg to be effective if taken three times a day. Yohimbine, the chemical that Yohimbe contains, can enhance the nerve impulses and blood flow to the vagina or penis. It also caters to neutralize the sexual side effects of certain medications consumed in case the patients are suffering from depression.

Precautions: The University of Maryland Medical Center has accounted severe case of prolonged erection or intractable priapism in the absence of sexual arousal in the patient’s body who had consumed Yohimbine. It is purely unsafe when consumed through mouth. It is also advisable to not to be consumed by the patients ailing from depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, kidney disease, pregnancy, high blood pressure, liver disease, heart disease or angina pectoris. It has certain side effects too like fast heartbeat, dizziness and confusion. Allergic Reactions may also be possible along with herbal dose. And if the wrong or excess dosage is taken, it can cause mild hallucinations for two to four hours.

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Yoga for a great sex life

Sex is one of the great joys of life, and also responsible for the propagation of life. When sexual activity is at a peak, there is a corresponding upliftment in the joyous feeling that people have; conversely if a person is in an active sexual age, and sexual activity is diminished, it can bring down the emotions and feelings that a person experiences. There is a huge business, both in terms of medical (advice, counseling, medicines (Viagra, etc)), and non-scientific (traditional medicines such as various herbs and shrubs, ointments, and so on); with the constant drive to discover more such way to improve the overall sexual life.
And then there are those who seek to improve sexual life from within, who believe that a person’s sexuality and their urges are dependent on energy centers within the body, and it is for such people (and also for those who would like to try non-chemical ways to improve their sexual lives) that this article was written (link):

Delhi-based yoga expert Mini Shastri advises Surya Namaskar every morning for a scared sexual connection. ” Surya Namaskar is a combination of 12 different poses, back bends, forward bends. While doing the namaskar you contract and expand your nerves to the pelvic girdle, which is your sexual core. This stimulates your sexual hormones and helps you achieve a new sexual equilibrium. While kundalini yoga is also beneficial for a better sex life. For instance, vrkasana or the scorpio pose helps your reproductive organs.”
Sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari believes, yoga is the perfect for emotional, sexual and spiritual well-being. “There are certain asanas that enhance physical intimacy — bhramari prayanam , chanting of Om with eyes and ears closed reduces anxiety, helps in contracting and expanding sexual nerves. While vajrasana helps in erectile dysfunctions, vajroli and ashwini mudra can help pregnant women pursue a healthy sex life after delivery. These mudras help the pelvic muscles. I also advise surya namaskar to those who have endrocrine imbalance. If you follow these excercises, yoga can really improve your sex life.”