Damiana leaf

Turnera diffusa

Description

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.
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