Attribute |
Specification |
Product Name |
Yohimbe Bark |
Botanical Name |
Pausinystalia yohimbe |
Common Name |
Yohimbe, Yohimbe Bark |
Part Used |
Bark (typically from the trunk and branches) |
Form |
Whole bark chips, sliced, or ground powder |
Appearance |
Coarse bark strips or flakes |
Color |
Reddish-brown to dark brown |
Texture |
Hard, fibrous, and rough |
Aroma |
Slightly aromatic, woody |
Taste |
Bitter, slightly pungent |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 12% (for dried bark) |
Foreign Matter |
Not more than 1% |
Bark Purity |
Minimum 98% pure yohimbe bark |
Alkaloid Content |
Yohimbine 1%–6% (varies by quality and processing) |
Admixture |
Not more than 1% |
Mould/Insect Damage |
Absent |
Cleanliness |
Free from soil, stones, and contaminants |
Shelf Life |
Up to 24 months (when stored in cool, dry conditions) |
Packaging |
Polypropylene bags, kraft paper bags, or airtight containers |