Botanical name: Turnera diffusa
Other name: Damiana Aphrodisiaca, Feuille de Damiane, Herba de la Pastora, Houx Mexicain, Mizibcoc, Old Woman’s Broom, Oreganillo, Rosemary, Thé Bourrique, Turnera, Turnerae
Damiana is a native shrub thriving in Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, with its leaves and stems employed in medicinal preparations. It is utilized by individuals seeking a mild euphoria, as an aphrodisiac, and for addressing stomach-related issues, among other conditions. However, it’s important to note that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to substantiate the efficacy of damiana for these purposes.
Medicinal Uses:
- Sexual problems
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Bedwetting
- Depression
- Nervous upset stomach
- Constipation
- Boosting mental and physical stamina
- Other conditions