{ "id":390442839, "title":"Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca)","handle":"damiana-turnera-aphrodisiaca", "description":"\u003cb\u003eDAMIANA - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurnera aphrodisiaca, Turnera diffusa - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurneraceae Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edamiane, oreganillo, the bourrique, Mexican damiana, Mexican holly, damiana de Guerrero\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDamiana is native to southern climates, and has an ancient use to increase sexual vitality. The ancient Mayan civilization eased loss of balance with this herb also. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDamiana leaves have a lemony scent that lasts faintly when dried. The fruits have a taste similar to figs. This herb is the primary flavoring in the Guadalajara liqueur called Damiana and is used in margaritas. Mexican indigenous people made a drink from the damiana leaves, added sugar, and drank it for its lovemaking power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNervous System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Damiana has an excellent strengthening action on the nervous system. It is used in cases of exhaustion, anxiety, nervousness, and mild depression, especially stemming from sexual factors, and to increase overall vitality. Mood disorders are also eased with the use of this herb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReproductive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDamiana has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. Whether or not it contains this action is unclear. The presence of alkaloids with a testosterone-like substance may lend itself to strengthening the male and female sexual system. Has been used to increase sexual vitality if ingested consistently for several weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHelps to clean and detoxify the kidneys. Aids in bed-wetting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSupports proper digestion, relieves constipation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Can clear coughs and respiratory congestion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndocrine System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBalances hormonal issues and may reduce hot flashes in women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitter, aromatic, flowery, resinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVolatile oil, alkaloids, flavonoids, cyanogenic glycoside, tannins, resin, damianin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAphrodisiac, stimulating nervine, spinal trophorestorative, diuretic, tonic, antidepressant, mild laxative, astringent, expectorant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenerally recognized as safe by the FDA and is widely used as a food flavoring. Low levels of cyanide-like compounds are present in damiana so excessive doses are not recommended. A common mild side effect of damiana consists of some slight gastrointestinal distress. Damiana can lower blood sugar so people with Type 1 Diabetes should use this herb with caution. Pregnant women should not use damiana. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlends well with lemon balm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2022-06-28T15:45:10", "created_at":"2014-10-21T20:31:41", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":700, "price_min":700, "price_max":700, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914889983], "variants":[{"id":914889983,"title":"30g","option1":"30g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763713","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22592061964,"product_id":390442839,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:37:21-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:10:15-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Damiana1.jpg?v=1611259815","variant_ids":[914889983]},"available":true,"name":"Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) - 30g","public_title":"30g","options":["30g"],"price":700,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":60,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763713","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8950841423,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Damiana1.jpg?v=1611259815"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/damiana2a.jpg?v=1611259815","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_Damiana.jpg?v=1611259815","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Damiana.jpg?v=1611259815","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Damiana1.jpg?v=1611259815"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/damiana2a.jpg?v=1611259815", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/damiana-turnera-aphrodisiaca"}