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 - WHOLE
This is whole leaves and flowers
| 100 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$10 |
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| 250 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$20 |
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| 500 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$35 |
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| 1000 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$60 |
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DAMIANA LEAVES AND FLOWERS - CUT FOR TEA
This is Ground up like Tea or Coffee
| 100 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$12 |
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| 250 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$24 |
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| 500 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$40 |
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| 1000 grams Damiana Leaves and flowers |
$65 |
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