Damiana

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An aphrodisiac, stimulant and mood enhancer

Damiana is a wild deciduous plant found in Mexico, United States and South America. Usable parts are dried leaves and stems.

Damiana name has also other names, such as: miziboc, old woman’s broom, shepherd’s herb, herba de la pastora, Mexican damiana, stag’s herb. Damiana contains: Alkaloids, Essential oils, Resin, Tannins, Possibly caffeine, Flavonoids (such as arbutin).

Traditionally damiana is also used to

• Treat colic
• During childbirth
• To treat anxiety and depression (associated with hormonal changes such as menopause)
• As a mild stimulant
• To enhance stamina

Botanic name: Turnera diffusa, Damiana aphrodisicaca, Turnera aphrodisica

Legends say that in ancient Maya, Mayan Indians used damiana as an aphrodisiac and to prevent loss of balance. Damiana leaves are used food beverages and for flavoring.

Lately Damiana has become a very popular sexual dysfunction herbal remedy or as an aphrodisiac. It is believed that damiana can enhance sexual activity especially in women.

Damiana consumption

Damiana as a tea: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 teaspoon of the dried leaves. Leave it for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day.

Did you know: Damiana has been also used for magical uses such as in lust infusions, as lust spells and to produce visions when burned.