yohimbine

[ yoh-him-been ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an alkaloid, C 21 H 26 N 2 O 3 , extracted from the bark of Corynanthe johimbe or Rauwolfia serpentina, used as a selective alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonist: purported to have aphrodisiac properties.

yohimbine

/ jəʊˈhɪmbiːn /

noun

1. an alkaloid found in the bark of the tree Corynanthe yohimbe. It is used in medicine as an adrenergic blocking agent. Formula: C 21 H 26 N 2 O 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of yohimbine¹

1895–1900; yohimb(e) + -ine ²; perhaps originally formed in German

Word History and Origins

Origin of yohimbine¹

C19: from Bantu yohimbé a tropical African tree + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

Researchers are also looking at yohimbine, which is derived from the bark of a tree typically found in parts of Africa, and hydrocortisone, better known as an anti-itch cream, but used in pill form.

From Wall Street Journal

Researchers analyzed 49 brands of yohimbe supplements and found that only 11 listed the quantity of yohimbine they actually contained.

From US News

The study in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis also found that only two provided accurate information about both the quantity of yohimbine and side effects, while nine provided no details about side effects.

From US News

The active ingredient in the products is yohimbine, which is derived from the bark of the African yohimbe tree.

From US News

Researchers analyzed 49 brands of yohimbe supplements and found that only 11 listed the quantity of yohimbine they actually contained.

From US News