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‘Herbal Viagra’. There is no good clinical evidence of efficacy for any
of these mixtures.
- Yohimbe is among the most common traditional aphrodisiac that is
derived from the bark of the African evergreen tree “the yohimbe tree”.
- Yohimbine is an α-adrenergic blocker and has a wide (but not justified)
reputation for treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- Toxicity of yohimbine: Overdose of Yohimbine can cause hypotension,
tachycardia, paralysis and coma; deaths from overdose have been
described.

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