Family: Turneraceae
Genus: Turnera
Species: Turnera diffusa
Damiana
or Turnera diffusa is thought to have originated
in Central America. It can now be found growing
wild in Central America, Mexico, South America,
West Indies, and parts of the south-western USA.
Plants require a hot climate and they can be
found in their greatest concentrations in Baja
California and Northern Mexico.
Turnera diffusa grows into a
small perennial (lives more than two years)
shrub that can reach a height of 3-6 feet tall.
The leaves have an aroma similar to that of
lemon. The stems are upright with small yellow
flowers that produce sweet smelling fruit.
A drink made
with damiana has been used in central Mexico for
thousands of years as an aphrodisiac, and for
centuries, the spiritual and mystical
application of damiana have long been recorded
in Central American folk lore. Today Damiana is
one of the most sought after herbal tea mixtures
available. The remedies associated with Damiana
would fill this whole page.
The Mayan Indians utilized
the leaves of the Turnera diffusa plant by
making them into a drink and adding sugar to
sweeten it. Then it was drunk for its power to
enhance lovemaking. It was also consumed in some
Latin American countries as a dietary
supplement.
For medical purposes, in
addition to being utilized as an aphrodisiac and
for treating conditions related to the
reproductive organs, Turnera diffusa has been
used as an anti depressant, cough suppressant,
diuretic, laxative, and as a tonic.
Other medical
applications include being used to
treat asthma, bronchitis, neurosis, and
gastrointestinal problems such as dysentery. It
can also relieve or reduce headaches.
In Germany, damiana is
consumed mainly to relieve excess mental
activity and other nervous disorders. In the UK,
the application of damiana has been primarily
focused on the sexual factors, but it has also
been used to treat constipation, depression, and
dyspepsia (disturbed digestion).
Damiana
can provide antibacterial benefit when applied
to the body or taken internally. Scientific
testing has shown that damiana can be effective
with certain weight loss treatments, and has
been beneficial in reducing blood sugar.
The
FDA has not approved any of these statements.
This plant cannot treat or cure disease. If you
are suffering from an illness or disease,
consult a doctor.
Shipping information
DAMIANA LEAVES AND FLOWERS
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Whole
Leaves and Flowers
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100 grams Damiana Leaves and
flowers |
$5
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250 grams Damiana Leaves and
flowers |
$10
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500 grams Damiana Leaves and
flowers |
$18 |
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1000 grams Damiana Leaves and
flowers |
$32
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