Damiana Leaves 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Damiana Leaves – 100 g ($16.99), 50 g ($10.99), 25 g ($7.99)

Benefits:
Few clinical studies have been performed on damiana. Animal studies indicate that the herb has blood sugar–lowering effects and is an anti-inflammatory. It also seems to bind progesterone but not estrogen and may be helpful in menopause formulas and to increase sexual function. Damiana has been associated with improved sexual function for both men and women. It contains elements that directly stimulate the nerves, genitals, blood circulation, and metabolism. It has been reported to give a mild narcotic “high” that lasts for about an hour. Longer use of damiana increases its potency and helps to regulate sex hormones in women.

Damiana along with other herbs is used to treat sexual trauma, lack of sexual desire and pleasure, and erectile dysfunction (ED). However, it must be used consistently for several weeks before an effect is noticed. It may also act to clear the kidneys, help with digestion, relieve constipation, clear coughs, and help control bed-wetting.

Damiana is a stimulating nerve tonic used for debility, depression, and lethargy. It is used in Germany for its tonic action on the hormonal and central nervous systems.

Depression, nervousness. Damiana has been used to stimulate people with depression because it is a natural monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. However, there is as yet no clinical research on its use in treating depression. It may also help to increase the appetite and to reduce. nervousness.

Erectile dysfunction, menopause-related problems, and reduced sex drive. Damiana has been used as an aphrodisiac since the time of the Maya. A clinical study involving 1,000 men in the United States and Europe indicates that the herb can relieve erectile failure in attempts at repeated intercourse after orgasm. A combination of damiana and muira puama is associated with an increased frequency of intercourse, morning erections, and stability of the erection during intercourse. In women, in addition to anecdotal reports of increased sex drive, damiana helps reduce hot flashes.

Recommended Uses
Damiana is available as a tincture, in capsules, and dried for making teas or smoking. If damiana is taken in large doses, the tannins it contains can interfere with the absorption of iron from food or supplements, and also with the absorption of many common medications. This effect can be avoided by adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to the water in which the tincture is taken. It also can increase the effect of diuretics.

Damiana can lower blood sugar. People with type 1 diabetes should use this herb with caution. It may also cause low blood sugar if it is taken with sulfonylureas, which are used to treat diabetes. This class of drugs includes glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.

Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa
English: Damiana Aphrodisiaca, Damiana Herb, Damiana Leaf, Damiane

Also, known as: Feuille de Damiana, Feuille de Damiane, Herba de la Pastora, Houx Mexicain, Mexican
Damiana, Mizibcoc, Old Woman’s Broom, Oreganillo, Rosemary, Thé Bourrique, Turmera aphrodisiaca, Turnera diffusa, Turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca, Turmerae Diffusae Folium, Turmerae diffusae herba, Turnera microphyllia

Habitat: Mexico, South America, Texas, West Indies
Origin: Mexico
Harvested: Cultivated
Part used: Leaves

General Information:
Damiana is a small shrub; leaves smooth and pale green on upper side, underneath glabrous, with a few hairs on the ribs, ovo-lanceolate, shortly petiolate with two small glands at base; flowers yellow, rising singly from axils of the leaves. We can split into three pieces, smell aromatic; taste characteristic, bitter, aromatic, and resinous. Damiana is mainly indigenous to Texas, and found in lower California (Mexico), South America and West Indies. The small, yellow-flowered shrub has long, broad, obovate, light-green leaves, with few hairs on the rib; frequented by reddish twigs. The plant has an aromatic odor and contains a volatile oil.

How to use:
Hot Infusion:
The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. Hot water is needed to draw out the antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, flavonoids, and volatile oils from the botanicals. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal tea with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder. You can make ice cubes or pops by freezing tea in ice trays or pop molds.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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