Damiana, Dried
Latin Name: Turnara diffusa, Turnara aphrodisiaca
Family: Turneraceae
Description
Damiana has an aromatic odour and a bitter, aromatic, taste. Its volatile oil is similar in smell to chamomile. This herb has long been used as an aphrodisiac and smoking this plant can achieve these virtues. The old Latin name, Turnara aphrodisiaca, shows how far the belief in the plant's aphrodisiac properties goes back.
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.
Source
Aerial portions of plant.
Preparations
Infusion: Add 1 teaspoon herb to 1 cup water and infuse for 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily.
Tincture: Take 20 to 40 drops of quality tincture 3 times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Not to be used in irritable bowel syndrome and very excited individuals.
Damiana can cause insomnia and headaches in high doses or when used in excess.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Anxious States | Coughs | Debility |
| Depression | Digestive Tonic | Impotence |
| Lethargy | Male Hormonal Tonic | Mild Laxative |
| Mucous Congestion | Nervous Exhaustion | Premature Ejaculation |
| Sadness | Senile Dementia | Sexual Stimulant |
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