Damiana
Turnera diffusa
A Central American aromatic leaf used as a mild mood-lifting, relaxing, and traditionally aphrodisiac tea.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A Central American aromatic leaf used as a mild mood-lifting, relaxing, and traditionally aphrodisiac tea.
A Central American aromatic leaf used as a mild mood-lifting, relaxing, and traditionally aphrodisiac tea.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Central American aromatic leaf used as a mild mood-lifting, relaxing, and traditionally aphrodisiac tea.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Can affect blood sugar; large amounts may be mildly intoxicating; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can affect blood sugar; large amounts may be mildly intoxicating; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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