Damiana comes from the leaves of Turnera diffusa, a shrub native to Mexico, South America, and the southwestern United States. It is also known as herba de la pastora, Mexican damiana. Damiana is available as a tincture, capsule, powder, or tea. This article discusses few of its medicinal uses and side effects.
Here are Few Medicinal Uses of Damiana:
- The herb is said to be useful as an aphrodisiac. It is used for various sexual problems
- It is used as a treatment for many different conditions, such as depression, headaches, bedwetting, depression, indigestion, heartburn and constipation
- It is sometimes used as a dietary supplement
- Some herbalists believe damiana can improve the sexual ability of the enfeebled and aged. Hence it is used as a sex booster for elderly
- Damiana is also used to increase physical and mental stamina. People take it orally as a supplement, drink it in alcoholic beverages, and smoke it
Side Effects and Warnings:
- One of the common side effects of damiana is mild indigestion
- If taken in large amounts it can cause nausea, vomiting, tinnitus and it may also result in liver injury
- Some people taking damiana complain of hallucinations
- Damiana is contraindicated in children, pregnant or nursing women
- Safely of damiana is not established for people with liver or kidney disease
- Damiana can interfere with blood pressure medicine and medication taken for depression. So people using these medicines should not take damiana
- It is best to consult a healthcare practitioner to ensure coordinated and safe care
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