Yohimbe Tea

🌿 Yohimbe (Pausinystalia johimbe)

Also known as: Yohimbine Bark • Love Tree • Aphrodisiac Bark
Family: Rubiaceae (Coffee Family)
Origin: West Africa
Parts Used: Bark
Primary Use: Circulatory Stimulant • Libido Support • Energy & Endurance • Traditional Male Vitality

✨ Description

Yohimbe is a powerful, stimulating bark native to West Africa, traditionally celebrated for its ability to awaken energy, enhance passion, and strengthen physical endurance. Known as “the Love Tree,” Yohimbe has been used in tribal rituals and ceremonies for centuries to invigorate the spirit and reconnect the body with its primal vitality.

Derived from the bark of the Pausinystalia johimbe tree, this herb’s potent alkaloids—particularly yohimbine—stimulate circulation and nerve activity, making it one of nature’s most famous tonics for male vitality and arousal. However, its benefits go beyond intimacy: Yohimbe also supports mental focus, motivation, and stamina, helping to counter fatigue and sluggishness naturally.

💪 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Natural Circulatory Stimulant: Encourages blood flow throughout the body, particularly to the pelvic region.
• Energy & Endurance: Enhances vitality and helps combat fatigue.
• Nervous System Support: Acts as a mild stimulant for alertness and mood.
• Libido & Performance: Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac for both men and women.
• Thermogenic Aid: May increase metabolism and fat oxidation when used carefully.

How to Use:

• Tea or Decoction: Boil ½ tsp of Yohimbe bark in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes. Strain and drink up to once daily.
• Capsules: Take as directed, often used in energy and libido blends.
• Tincture: 10–20 drops diluted in water or tea as needed.

Pairs Well With:

• Maca Root or Tongkat Ali: For hormonal balance and stamina.
• Damiana or Ginkgo Leaf: To enhance mood, arousal, and circulation.
• Sarsaparilla or Gotu Kola: For supporting healthy blood and nervous system flow.

🔥 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Fire
Chakra Alignment: Root & Sacral

Energetically, Yohimbe embodies passion, courage, and awakening. It reconnects you with your inner drive — the fire of creation and confidence that lives within. It can help release feelings of stagnation or emotional numbness, inviting warmth and pleasure back into the body and spirit.

Affirmation:

“I awaken my inner fire and embrace the pulse of life with strength, confidence, and passion.”

🌾 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Yohimbe bark is wild-harvested from mature trees in West Africa, where the tropical climate allows for high alkaloid concentration. The bark is sun-dried and finely sifted, maintaining its natural aroma — earthy, smoky, and slightly bitter.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Bitter, astringent, and stimulating.
• Energetic Profile: Warming, drying, and activating.

💨 Smoke & Aromatic Use

Though not common, Yohimbe bark can be blended in ritual smokes or burned lightly on charcoal for aphrodisiac and energy-lifting ceremonies. When mixed with Damiana or Blue Lotus, it promotes sensual openness and connection.

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with extreme caution: Yohimbe is a strong stimulant. Avoid combining with caffeine, alcohol, or other stimulants.
• May raise blood pressure or heart rate; avoid use if you have cardiovascular issues, anxiety disorders, or high blood pressure.
• Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while on MAO inhibitors or antidepressants.
• Always begin with small doses and consult a qualified herbalist or physician before internal use.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Yohimbe is not a daily tonic — it’s a fire to be used with respect. When used wisely, it can rekindle energy, sharpen focus, and reconnect the body to its natural rhythm of desire and vitality. For a balanced approach, I recommend combining it with Maca, Damiana, or Ginkgo, which support circulation and hormonal harmony without overstimulation.

“When you honor your inner fire, you command your own power — Yohimbe reminds us that desire is sacred energy.”