Herbs - Damiana - Ailments / Situations Where Used

The main use of this plant today is as an aphrodisiac for men and women. It is said to enhance sexual performance, particularly in males. It can help treat many male inadequacies such as impotence, premature ejaculation, or troubles rising from an emotional or psychological state. Damiana is a great tonic for the male hormonal system.

Damiana is a stimulating nerve tonic used to treat debility, lethargy, depression, nervous exhaustion, and anxious states. It has mood-enhancing properties and can be used during those long, dark winter days. This herb can be used fairly effectively as a digestive tract tonic; it will help strengthen and tone and also has a mild laxative action.

Damiana is also useful for coughs and helps break up mucous congestion. According to Thomas Bartram, damiana combines will with skullcap and oats for senile dementia and a feeble constitution.