Damiana
What is Damiana?
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a medicinal herb of Central and South America region, where it used by locals to treat various health concerns.
Medicinal use of Damiana dates back to Mayan civilization!
What is Damiana used for?
Damiana is best known as an aphrodisiac, able to enhance both male and female sexual drives, treat erectile dysfunction and inability to reach orgasm.
But its healing powers do not end here!
Damiana's ability to relax and energize brain and body at the same time makes it a valuable natural herbal cure for depression, nervous tension, irritability, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), paranoia, hypochondria and other types of mood disorders.
Damiana is an excellent insomnia herbal remedy as well!
Damiana also helps combat stress and its unpleasant consequences, such as lack of energy and physical endurance, mental sluggishness, fatigue, fibromyalgia and adrenal exhaustion, as this herb strengthens and revitalizes the central nervous system (CNS).
Damiana has adaptogenic properties and is able to decrease lethargy, help raise energy levels, improve physical performance and strengthen the nerves.
Its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties are used to treat nervous stomach upsets, colic, gastric ulcers, etc.
Damiana can be helpful with headaches and migraines as well.
Damiana is a general female hormone balancer, and is used to treat menstrual irregularities, including those caused by coming off the birth control pills, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, and is considered to be good for many other problems with reproductive organs in both women and men.
Damiana is also used to aid digestion and to treat constipation, as in larger doses it has a mild laxative and diuretic effect.
Availability and dosage
A typical dose of Damiana herb is 400 mg once or twice a day.
Side effects and precautions:
Mild gastrointestinal upsets may occur with the regular use at high doses.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is given for educational purposes only. Thorough health assessment done by a health care professional is necessary before deciding to take any of the supplements mentioned.
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