Damiana

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by Jyll Renee

DAMIANA

Botanical name:  Turnera diffusa

Common name:  Damiana 

Habitat:  Today the plant is found in hot humid climates, including Mexico and parts of Texas, the Caribbean, and southern Africa 

Info:  Damiana is primarily used as a mild aphrodisiac either for men or women.  It is also useful as an anti-depressant and digestive aid, this herb is also used as a treatment for mucous and cough.

You don’t have to look hard to find a hint of its history and reputation.  Its second scientific name; APHRODISIACA says it all.  Damiana can be used by both men and women to invigorate their sex life.  Damiana is also used as an active nerve tonic, a medicine that would invigorate and strengthen a tired nervous system. 

Personal:  I add Damiana to a tincture formula with other herbs Mugwort, Kava Kava, Lavender and Rosemary called “Happy Dreams/Peaceful Sleep; which offers vivid dreams and a restful nights sleep – I also make Damiana in a tea or tincture blend for the main purpose of enhancing sex.

 *caution: too much Damiana can cause headache and insomnia

*avoid during pregnancy

*at this time of writing there were no well-known drug interactions with Damiana

 Ref:

 www.naturalmedicine.com Prock, Deborahe N.D.
The New Age Herbalist, Richare Mabey pg. 116-117
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, L.Ae. O.M.D. pg 127

Submitted by:  Jyll Renee, Master Herbologist (Click here to learn more about Jyll Renee.)

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