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Damiana Turnera aphodisiaca

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Common Names
Damiana ,
Botanical Name
Turnera aphodisiaca
Family
TURNERACEAE
Damiana Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Aphrodisiac * Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Prostate health * Women's Tonics *
Properties: Astringent* Aphrodisiac* Tonic* Stimulant*
Parts Used: Leaves
Constituents:leaves: greenish volatile oil consisting of cineole, p-cymene, alpha- and beta-pinene, thymol, alpha-copaene, and calamene. the dry matter of the leaf includes damianin as well as tannins, flavonoids, beta-sitosterol, and the glycosides gonzalitosin, arbu
Traditions:


Damiana tea is stimulating

Damiana is used primarily as an aphrodisiac for both sexes, but it's folklore uses also extend to include treatment for depression, anxiety, exhaustion, constipation, digestive complaints, and water retention.

Chemical analysis shows that damiana contains alkaloids similar to caffeine that have stimulating and aphrodisiac effects, stimulating blood flow to the genital area and increasing sensitivity. Some people report feelings of mild euphoria.


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Damiana LeafTurnera diffusa Origin- Mexico
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Side Effects:
Teas of damiana may lower blood sugars, but tinctures do not. Since one of the traditional uses of the herb was to induce abortion, it should be avoided in pregnancy.
How to Use: Damiana
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Liquid extracts, encapsulated powder,and most often teas. The tea is bitter, and is often blended with other herbs. .

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referencesDamiana Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Aphrodisiac * Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Prostate health * Women's Tonics *
Damiana for :Low libido
Low libido Damiana has a basis as a treatment for low libido, premature ejaculation, and impotence in both folklore and modern science. It was used by Latin American cultures in rituals and as an aphrodisiac before lovemaking. The alkaloids in Damiana leaf are stimulating, help increase blood flow, and have anecdotal reports of increasing sexual sensitivity and euphoria.
Damiana for :Urinary and vaginal infections
Urinary and vaginal infections Useful in urinary and vaginal infections, damiana contains a mildly irritating oil that stimulates the urinary tract.

Nancy L Nickell, Nature's Aphrodisiacs (1999)

Damiana for :Offset the effects of chemotherapy
Offset the effects of chemotherapy Tonic for fatigue, general debility, increase energy levels for people that are suffering chronic diseases like cancer. Helps offset the effects of chemotherapy.
Damiana, Saw palmetto for :Male prostate health
Male prostate health Damiana is often combined with saw palmetto in formulas that address male prostate health

Nancy L Nickell, Nature's Aphrodisiacs (1999)

damina for :Female Tonic
Female Tonic Helps to regulate hormonal activity and calm nerves.
Plant Description


Damiana is a small shrub native to Mexico, South America, and Texas. It has smooth pale green leaves, yellow flowers and can be found growing in dry, sandy, or rocky places.

History and Traditions
historyIn Mexico it was first used primarily by women, who drank damiana tea prior to lovemaking. The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a sexual stimulant and as a treatment for respiratory disorders.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
folkloreDamiana was sometimes burned ceremoniously to enable participants to "see visions". For thousands of years, Latin American cultures have ritualistically used Damiana as a sexual stimulant.

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