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Damiana - Uses and Benefits
Other names for Damiana include: Turnera.
Damiana is also known as Turnera diffusa, Mexican damiana, old woman's broom, and herba de la pastora. Damiana is an excellent strengthening remedy for the nervous system. It has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. As a useful anti-depressant, Damiana is considered to be a specific in cases of anxiety and depression where there is a sexual factor.
Damiana herb consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of America. Damiana is a small shrub that grows 1-2 m high and bears aromatic, serrate leaves that are 10-25 cm long. Small yellow flowers bloom in early to late summer which are followed by small fruits with a sweet smell and fig-like flavor. The medicinal part of the plant is its leaves, which are harvested during the flowering season.
Damiana leaves are harvested from the plants Turnera diffusa , a small shrub native to Mexico, the American Southwest, and the West Indies. Damiana is also known by the name Turnera. The common name Damiana includes the species Turnera aphrodisiaca , which is used interchangeably with Turnera diffusa .
Uses of damiana:-
Damiana has been used in the past as a tea to help teenagers overcome the shyness & self-consciousness that sometimes accompanies puberty. Damiana has also be used for sexual performance anxiety in adults. The bitter principle, damianin, stimulates the nervous system and genitals, and thus allows nerve messages to more readily spread through the body.
Damiana has been used as an aphrodisiac, to treat headaches, and to aid in the control of bed wetting.
The use of damiana in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/ health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
- Damiana is also known as Turnera diffusa, Mexican damiana, old woman's broom, and herba de la pastora.
- Damiana has been used as an aphrodisiac, to treat headaches, and to aid in the control of bed wetting.
- Damiana has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks or advantages of damiana may not be known.
- Damiana may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
Damiana has been used for improving sexual function. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness.
Side Effects
One individual is reported to have suffered a seizure after taking a large dose 200,000 mg of damiana. Other side effects attributed to the use of damiana include headache and insomnia.
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