DAMIANA LEAF CUT & SIFT

Damiana (Turnera diffusa)is a woody shrub native to southern North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This shrub bears small flowers followed by small fruits, and various parts of this plant have been a part of traditional medicine for thousands of years. The main part of the plant used for herbal remedies are the leaves, as they contain the pharmacologically active elements of this plant. These elements include flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, caffeine, fatty acids, thymol, and beta-carotene, among others. 

These leaves, being an aphrodisiac, have long been associated with relaxation, as well as increases in sexual libido. 

BENEFITS

There are quite a few benefits associated with damiana, including its ability to boost male and female sexual health, prevent bladder infections, and reduce stress, among others.

• As an aromatase inhibitor, it can increase the production of testosterone B in men
• As an aphrodisiac, it can increase sexual libido in both men and women ^[3]
• Aid in weight loss by boosting the metabolism and increasing fat-burning potential ^[4]
• Steady mental health by alleviating stress and anxiety, and balancing hormones
• Ease constipation and indigestion; functions as a natural laxative ^[5]
• Relieve headaches and migraines
• Promote antioxidant activity and minimize the damage done by free radicals
• Soothe asthma symptoms
• Prevent bedwetting in children and the elderly
• Ease difficult menstruation symptoms, such as mood swings and cramps
• Strengthen the immune system with antibacterial and antiviral elements
• Protect vision thanks to high levels of beta-carotene
• Treat stomach ulcers
• Prevent urinary tract infections (UTI) among women