Herb with mythological aphrodisiac virtues.
Aromatic and pleasant in healthy herbal tea formulations, it is usually included in food supplement formulations.
Family
Turneraceae
Origin
MEXICO
Active Principles
Damianina, Arbutin, Pinocembrina.
Curiosity
Plant with showy yellow flowers, grown in Latin American gardens as a popular aphrodisiac.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data on safety of consumption.