Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of mexico, including the mayan indians. Damiana, also known as turnera diffusa, is one of the few exceptions. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca damiana pfaf plant database. Plants profile for turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca damiana. Damiana turnera diffusa damiana is the aboveground part of the plant turnera diffusa that grows from argentina to southern california. Damiana turnera diffusa is a small shrub belonging to the passifloraceae family of plants. Antiaromatase activity of the constituents from damiana.
It produces small fivepetal flowers that bloom in early to late summer. Indicationspecific dosing for mexican damiana, turnera. Damiana has been used in mexico and southward to central and south america since the times of the ancient aztec, and is still quite. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. This herb has a reputation for treating and arousing sexual desire in both men and woman which is revealed by the second part of its botanical name aphrodisiaca. A traditionally used aphrodisiac as modern pde5 inhibitor find, read. Damiana has been used in mexico and southward to central and south america since the times of. Cytotoxic properties of damiana turnera diffusa extracts and. Damiana is a relatively small, woody shrub that produces small, aromatic flowers.
Request pdf antiaromatase activity of the constituents from damiana turnera diffusa damiana turnera diffusa willd. Damiana turnera diffusa plant profiler sigmaaldrich. Damiana turnera diffusa by john uri lloyd 1904 about thirty years ago, dr. Correlation between chromatographic fingerprint and antioxidant activity of turnera diffusa damiana article pdf available in planta medica 779. A traditionally used aphrodisiac as modern pde5 inhibitor article pdf available in planta medica 7612 august 2010 with 2,275 reads. Turnera diffusa produces its main benefits from its constituents. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, is a shrub native to southern texas in the united states, central america, mexico, south america, and the caribbean. Damiana is indigenous to central america and mexico.
Dried damiana leaves and stalks are used in certain smoking mixtures like the algerian blend. Plants and seeds turnera diffusa damiana turnera diffusa. Some claim damiana tea has a relaxing effect notunlike low doses of cannabis. Clair, but was afterward determined as turnera aphrodisiaca. Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of. Find patient medical information for damiana turnera diffusa oral on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. This amazing plant is native to subtropical climates, such as central and south america, mexico, southern texas and the caribbean. Its native to africa, mexico and the southwest of the us. Damiana is a small shrub reaching a height of 4 to 6 feet 12 meters, bearing sweetsmelling, serrated leaves growing 4 to 10 inches 1025 cm long. Damiana leaf is a supplement consisting of the dried leaves of the turnera diffusa plant, which has traditionally been brewed as a tea for use as a physical tonic and aphrodisiac in central america with some references to the mayan culture, but more recently mexico. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Mar 28, 2014 ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus turnera passifloraceae with a focus on damianaturnera diffusa. Damiana, also known as turnera diffusa, is a lowgrowing plant with yellow flowers and fragrant leaves. Damiana is an herb that is known for its aphrodisiac effect and is often used in herbal supplements. A categorized index of firstperson experiences with damiana. The two species used in herbal healing, both of which are referred to as damiana, are turnera aphrodisiaca and turnera diffusa. The most notable health benefits of damiana tea include its effects on fertility, sex drive, digestive health and energy levels, among others. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of turnera diffusa. R r damiana has weak estrogenic activity and an aromatase inhibitor. Damiana turnera diffusa is a deciduous shrub that grows from 3 to 6 feet in height and has serrate, pale green leaves that are quite aromatic.
Mindblowing benefits of damiana herb global food book. Its native to the subtropical climates of southern texas, mexico, central and south. Damiana belongs to the family of turneraceae and the two species used mainly in folk medicine are turnera diffusa willd and turnera aphrodisiaca. The redbrown twigs often are found mixed in the crude drug along with the spherical fruits. Out of scope information includes radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, herbals, homeopathics, and food. Turnera diffusa damiana grows wild in baja california sur bcs, mexico. In an animal study, turnera diffusa fluid extract 0. A second kind of california damiana also a species of turnera later made its appearance in the market. Smoking damiana causes a slight euphoria and a mild marijuanalike effect. Lymphocytes were counted with a standard manual method, involving blood cells. Damiana turnera diffusa leafy twig pellet out of scope out of scope for rxnorm and will not receive rxnorm normal forms. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Damiana is used as a general tonic for the nervous, hormonal, and reproductive systems.
Btw, you may want to experiment with some of the popular smoking blends going around, that or you could learnresearch the individual herbs in which these blends are composed and possibly order the individual herbs that appeal to you. It has very aromatic and extremely beautiful yellow flowers that can ornament your garden a huge deal. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Turnera diffusa seeds may be easily purchased online or in certain home and garden stores. Damiana suggested uses include for headache, bedwetting, depression, nervous indigestion dyspepsia, atonic constipation, for prophylaxis and treatment of. For more than 100 years, damiana has been associated with improving sexual function in both males and females. These herbal preparations that contain arbutin have a long history of use. I hear it to be an aphrodisiac as well as a very mild anxiolytic. Damiana turnera diffusa, turnera ulmifolia seed pictures. Damiana extract 10x aphrodisiac with mild high azarius. Damiana turnera diffusa is a small shrub with smooth, pale green leaves and yellow flowers. References see also general references g6, g9, g10, g16, g22, g30, g31, g32, g36, g37, g40, g41, g43 and g64. Turnera diffusa damiana is an herbal supplement purported to improve sexual desire, treat headache, bedwetting, constipation, and depression. Though its said to produce a mild high that lasts about 2 hours, the plant and its extracts are legal throughout the world.
Analysis of essential oils from wild and micropropagated plants of damiana turnera diffusa. Turnera aphorodisiaca, znama tez jako damiana, je americky ker z celedi mucenkovitych passifloraceae do ktere byl prerazen po zruseni celede turneraceae taxonomickym systemem apg iii. Pdf correlation between chromatographic fingerprint and. Edit the seeds shown in this post as turnera diffusa might well be turnera ulmifolia. Ex schult has traditionally been used as an herbal aphrodisiac. Turnera diffusa and turnera aphrodisiaca has the same medicinal properties, whereas turnera ulmifolia looks the same but has a different chemistry. Damiana grows mainly in dry and rocky tropical and subtropical parts of america, mexico, brazil, bolivia, the caribbean and the west indies. Damiana has been described as a mild mood lifter by itself, but that action can be further enhanced through combination with other antidepressant herbs. Pdf on aug 1, 2010, b feistel and others published damiana turnera diffusa willd. Cytotoxic properties of damiana turnera diffusa extracts. Compounding the confusion is the fact that both have serrated leaves, and the inflorescence between the two species appears virtually identical at. Damiana also helps with anxiety by altering neurotransmitters and reducing inflammation. Alcarazmelendez l, delgadorodriguez j, realcosio s.
The plant can reach a height of approximately two feet, with smooth, green leaves, yellow flowers and a many. It blossoms in early to late summer and is followed by fruits that. Public submissions on scheduling matters referred to the. Sep 21, 2017 damiana turnera diffusa is a deciduous shrub that grows from 3 to 6 feet in height and has serrate, pale green leaves that are quite aromatic. The herb was also used by wiccans in their ceremonies. Tonics made from damiana are typically used to help restore, tone and invigorate systems in the body or to promote general health and wellbeing.
This page was last edited on 8 december 2014, at 02. Damiana extracts with tequila are allegedly used as love potions 3. Damiana leaves are commonly brewed as damiana tea or made into damiana extract. Damiana herb turnera diffusa consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of america. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus turnera passifloraceae with a focus on damianaturnera diffusa. In modern herbalism and phytotherapy, damiana is still widely used as a sexual tonic and aphrodisiac. Dailymed damiana turnera diffusa leafy twig pellet.
Damiana belongs to the passifloraceae family and is recognisable due to. Damiana turnera diffusa 50 grams avalon magic plants. Damiana turnera diffusa is a central nervous system tonic with benefits for the reproductive organs. Stimulating property of turnera diffusa and pfaffia paniculata extracts on the sexual. Compounding the confusion is the fact that both have serrated leaves, and the inflorescence between the two species appears virtually identical at a glance. Plant database entry for damiana turnera diffusa with 8 images and 39 data details. How damiana can boost your sex drive zamnesia blog.
The aztec believed damiana was a potent aphrodisiac. The damiana leaves have often been used in traditional medicine and are thought to be an. Turnera diffusa is a woody shrub with small green leaves and aromatic flowers. It grows in hot, humid climates such as those found in texas, the caribbean and southern africa. In our continuing search for new cytotoxic agents, we assayed extracts, fractions, and pure compounds from damiana turnera diffusa against multiple myeloma. They believed that damiana possessed powers as an aphrodisiac and that burning the herb can generate visions. Damiana acts as an antidepressant, tonic, diuretic, treatment for coughs, and mild laxative.
Steele for the fact that this lot of damiana came from san diego, california, and grew inland, at the southern part of the state. Damiana has weak estrogenic activity and an aromatase inhibitor. Cytotoxic properties of damiana turnera diffusa extracts and constituents and a validated quantitative. Damiana leaf supplement health benefits, dosage, side.