Yohimbe bark extract comes from the bark of the Pausinystalia johimbe tree. It contains the alkaloid yohimbine, but the whole-plant extract is less refined than standardized yohimbine hydrochloride. Its mix of active compounds varies, making its effects and safety less predictable.
People take this extract as a stimulant for short-term energy. Some choose it for a broader alkaloid profile compared to yohimbine HCl, but the effects are even less predictable. The extract has no established role in workout recovery.
The extract carries significant cardiovascular risks, notably for blood pressure and heart