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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.

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White Willow Bark

See Salicin.

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Salix alba

See Salicin.

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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...

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Bitter Orange

See Citrus aurantium.

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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...

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