Aspidosperma Quebracho-Blanco
A South American tree and source of “Quebracho” – a traditional herbal remedy for erectile dysfunction. Quebracho is an alternate source of yohimbine, although it’s unclear if other compounds are present that could contribute to its reputed effects.
White Willow Bark
See Salicin.
Salix alba
See Salicin.
Salicin
A natural anti-inflammatory compound derived from white willow bark (Salix alba). Salicin is chemically similar to aspirin, and has a similar action. White willow bark extracts standardized for salicin were typically added to ephedra-based fat burners designed to be “all natural” versions of the well-known “ECA” stack (ephedrine, caffeine, aspririn – see Paul’s Xenadrine RFA review for one...
Bitter Orange
See Citrus aurantium.
Citrus aurantium
Commonly referred to as “Bitter Orange,” but may also be known as “Seville Orange” or “Zhi shi.” Citrus aurantium has been used in traditional medicine as a decongestant and treatment for nausea/indigestion. Bitter orange contains a range of phyisiologically active biogenic amines: tyramine, methyltyramine, octopamine and synephrine. Standardized extracts of Citrus aurantium are commonly used in...