Damiana Leaf {Turnera aphrodisiaca}

Damiana is a wonderful nervous system herb. As a nervine, Damiana strengthens the nervous system’s response to stress and is especially indicated for anxiety. Damiana brings a nice calming sense of ease and relaxation. Traditionally, Damiana has been used as an aphrodisiac.

Family Turneraceae

Habitat Native to Mexico, Texas, California and Mexico

Parts Used Leaf

Actions
Urinary nervine, Aphrodisiac

Indications
Impotence, Sexual nervousness, Anxiety, Irritation and burning in urinary tract, Colds in cases with a lot of mucous (as if drowning in mucous), Respiratory system: Catarrh (mucous), hyper-secretion with cough from irritation, Chronic cystitis, renal catarrh and mucous in urine, Irritation of genitourinary mucous membranes

Constituents
Essential oils, Arbutin, Bitters, Tannins, resins, Hydrocyanic glycoside

Contraindications:
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Warnings & Interactions: {Safety Chart}

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References:
. https://thesunlightexperiment.com/herb/damiana
. Find a complete list of references for this monograph and a review of its evidence based applications in “Naturopathic Botanical Medicine” by Dr. Anthony Godfrey, and Paul Richard Saunders with Kerry Barlow, Cindy Gilbert, Mathew Gowan and Fraser Smith.
. https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/damiana