Damiana, (turnera diffusa -turnera aphrodisiaca). ID: 294-41

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a small shrub that thrives in Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Its fruits have the taste of figs, while its small yellow flowers are very fragrant.

The Mayas and Aztecs used Damiana as a general body tonic. In the Mayan language, Damiana was called mis kok - translated as "asthma broom". The natives of the American continent used to drink tea from Damiana leaves, as they believed that the plant had strong aphrodisiac properties. Some tribes of Indians used to burn Damiana leaves in the main fire of the camp, in order to promote the "erotic mood" among the young members of the tribe.

The name damiana probably came from the anxiolytic and relaxing effect of the herb, since in Latin (probably with the Greek word damazo), damiana "means" the one who tames ".

Damiana is used as an aphrodisiac.

It is considered to be one of the few aphrodisiac herbs that increase and enhance male sexual health and vitality… while ουν increase sexual desire and sexual intensity of the senses in both sexes…

Damiana is ideal for strengthening the male reproductive system, its alkaloids can have an action similar to that of testosterone (a predominantly male hormone).

It is a useful antidepressant that works especially in cases of anxiety and depression when there is a sexual factor.

It is also used mainly as a body tonic and for the treatment of nervous disorders.

The bitter substance damianin (damianin) contains, has the ability to stimulate the nervous system. As a result, Damiana is considered suitable for cases of intense anxiety, nervousness, lethargy.

We can often use it in combination with Oats in cases of general depression.

Damiana is an herb that extremely stimulates the nervous system, which in many cases is accompanied by a general euphoria and the stimulation of the whole organism.

Damiana also has mild laxative properties. It has been used in nervous indigestion, in constipation.

It has diuretic properties as it stimulates the kidneys.

How to use: infusion.