Damiana
Cost per kilo 30,30 €

νταμιανα
Add to Cart
Select Weight

Turnera diffusa, most commonly known as damiana, is a shrub native to wouthwestern Texas in the United States, Central America, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. It belongs to the Passifloraceae family. It is a small, aromatic shrub that can be found on dry, sunny, rocky hillsides. Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native people of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation, increased energy, asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual issues.

Damiana is an ingredient in a traditional Mexican liqueur, which is sometimes used in lieu of triple sec in margaritas. Mexican folklore claims that it was used in the “original” margarita.

Historically, damiana has been used to releive anxiety, nervousness and mild depression, especially if these symptoms have a sexual component. The herb is also used as a general tonic to improve wellness. It has also been used to improve digestion and to treat constipation, as in larger dises it is thought to have a mild laxative effect. The pant is well known as a sexuality tonic and is recommended by many top herbalists. It stimulates the intestinal tract and brings oxygen to the genital area. It also increases energy levels which does a lot to restore libido and desire. Damiana is promarily used as an energy tonic and an aphrodisiac for both men and women. Diamana can work quickly to stimulate the genital are by enriching the oxygen supply but longer term use can improve sexual fitness and performace.

The chemical composition of damiana is complex and all of the components have not yet been completely identified. However, the known make-up is 0,5-1 % volatile oil, flavonoids, gonzalitosin, arbutin, tannins and damianin. It also contains essential oils.

Medicinal Applications:

A list of damiana's properties would include mild purgative, diuretic, tonic, stimulant, aphrodisiac, alterative, aperient, carminative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, laxative, nervine, urinary antiseptic and in chinese medicine a yang tonic.

Damiana is most commonly used to appeal to sexual problems. A specific combination of damiana, L-arginine, ginseng, both panax and American, ginkgo, vitamins and minerals might improve sexual satisfaction, increase orgasm frequency, and reduce vaginal dryness in women with sexual problems.

Damiana is frequently used in weight loss. A combination including damiana, guarana and yerba mate might reduce body weight in overweight people.

Damiana has been effectively used to treat headaches, bedwetting, depression as well as nervous upset stomach.

Due to its laxative properties in little higher doses, damiana can be used as a mild laxative to treat constipation.

Due to its arousing nature, it can be used to boost mental and physical stamina.

Safety Profile:

It is thought that large quantities of Damiana taken internally may cause insomnia and headaches and is some cases liver damage. Damiana also appears to interact with medications meant for diabetes. Damian might decrease blood sugar, so consuming damiana alongside diabetes medication can cause ones blood sugar to go too low. 

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.