Damiana

Overview

Nervous tonic and aphrodisiac

Latin name : Turnera diffusa

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Feuilles

Preparation Forms

tisane, extrait sec, teinture mere

Active Compounds

damianine, arbutine, flavonoides

Therapeutic Properties

• Nervous tonic
• Aphrodisiac
• Mild antidepressant

Recommended Dosage

2-4g leaves as tea or 400-800 mg extract 2x/day

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended