Damiana
Turnera diffusa
Part Used
Leaves
Systems
Reproductive; nervous
Actions
Antidepressant; antimicrobial; aphrodisiac; digestive; laxative; mild purgative; nervine tonic & relaxant; reproductive organ tonic; stimulant; urinary antiseptic
Traditional Uses
An excellent nerve tonic especially in anxiety and/or depression, stress and a lowered sexual drive. Long and widespread use as an aphrodisiac and is most indicated in cases of anxiety or depression that have impotence or low sexual desire as a main manifestation. Effective for treatment of hormonal imbalances manifesting as premenstrual acne, dysmenorrhea, and headache. ^1. 2.
