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Information about the herb Damiana
Turnera diffusa , also known as Turnera aphrodisiaca is part of the Turneraceae plant family. Damiana originates from South America, West Indies, Mexico and Texas.
Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa
Plant Family: Turneraceae
Common
Names: Turnera aphrodisiaca
Tradition: Damiana was used in Wicca ceremonies:
- as an aphrodisiac
- to produce visions by burning the herb
Contains:
- a greenish volatile oil with a smell similar to Chamomile
- caffeine
- Damianin, amorphous bitter principle
- resin
- tannin
Action:
- aphrodisiac [an agent for arousing or increasing sexual desire or potency]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- laxative [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]
- purgative [an agent that produces a vigorous emptying of the bowels, more drastic than a laxative or aperient] (mild)
- stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being] acting directly on the reproductive system
Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves
Damiana is used for:
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- anxiety and depression
- brain tonic
- nervous debility, combined with Saw Palmetto
- nervousness
- nutrient for nerve tissue
- tonic for the nervous system
Cardiovascular Conditions
- hypertension
Female Conditions
- regulates the female cycles
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
- urinary problems
Reproductive Conditions
Damiana is reputed to be a male aphrodisiac, as it has an action on the male reproductive system similar to the male hormone, Testosterone, but is beneficial to both sexes.
- benefits the reproductive organs
- sexual debility, combined with Saw Palmetto
- stimulates the sexual appetite
- stimulates the sexual organs
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 20-40mL per week of 1:2 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Damiana without first talking to your health practitioner if using any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Damiana available in the following forms
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