Damiana is a medicinal plant, also known as chanana, albina or damiana herb, used in the treatment of digestive problems, besides being a great sexual stimulant for being an aphrodisiac.
Its scientific name is Turnera Ulmifolia L. and can be purchased in drugstores and in some natural products stores.
What is Damiana used for?
Damiana is used to treat bronchitis, digestive problems, menstrual cramps, toothache, fever, flu, rheumatism, vertigo, low back pain, bleeding in the uterus, heavy menstruation, lack of sexual desire, vaginal dryness.
Properties of Damiana
Damiana's properties include its astringent, emollient, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, purgative, tonic, balsamic and stimulant action of the sexual organs.
How to use Damiana
The used parts of Damiana are its leaves, to make tea and infusions.
- Damiana tea for poor digestion: Add 10 or 15 g of leaves in 1 liter of boiling water. Drink 1 cup per day.
Damiana side effects
The side effects of Damiana are liver problems.
Damiana's contraindications
No contraindications to Damiana have been known.
