Corynanthe johimbe
Corynanthe johimbe · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (94 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Corynanthe johimbe, is a medicinal shrub native to West Africa. Renowned for its bark, which contains the alkaloid yohimbine, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine. It is primarily utilized for its stimulant properties and its potential role in addressing various physiological conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Corynanthe johimbeDistribution
This plant, known as Corynanthe johimbé, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Nigeria. Its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is present in the province of Cabinda. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the territory of Equatorial Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corynanthe johimbé, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its roots. The bark of the roots is the most significant part used in traditional and pharmaceutical applications, as it contains high concentrations of indole alkaloids, most notably yohimbine. These bioactive compounds extracted from the root system are utilized for their physiological effects on the human body, particularly in treating certain circulatory and sexual health issues.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Sexual medicine reviews (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corynanthe johimbe has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alloyohimbine, Corynantheine, Dihydrocorynantheine, PSEUDOYOHIMBINE, Quebrachine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alloyohimbine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Corynantheine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydrocorynantheine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PSEUDOYOHIMBINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quebrachine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yohimbine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajmaline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Yohimbine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corynanthine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alloyohimbine
- Dr. Duke
Corynantheine
- Dr. Duke
Dihydrocorynantheine
- Dr. Duke
PSEUDOYOHIMBINE
- Dr. Duke
Quebrachine
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
Yohimbine
- Dr. Duke
ajmaline
- Dr. Duke
alpha-Yohimbine
- Dr. Duke
corynanthine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Corynanthe johimbe has 83 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, Adrenergic-Blocker, Adrenolytic, Allergenic, Anesthetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenergic-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianginal | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |