Damiana

Traditional use Damiana is an organic, dried herb with a long history of traditional use. It is often used for its calming, relaxing and aphrodisiac properties. Damiana has a mild, sweet flavor and is often smoked or steeped in hot water to make tea. This herb has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is a popular ingredient in herbal smoke blends.

*Remedies*
Infusion : 1-3 cups a day, not before bed
Tincture : 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons up to three times a day.
Tea: 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of boiling water, steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink up to three cups a day to maintain a good mood.

*Precautions : Suggested dose has no side effects. Use of damiana contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, if you suffer from hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia. Do not combine with other stimulants.


More Notes:

tonic and aphrodisiac
diuretic, laxative, headache treatment
has toning and stimulating effects on nervous system
combats fatigue providing energy and vigor w/o overstimulation or anxiety unlike other stimulants
action is smooth, does not cause addiction
good for weakness or asthenia during seasons of sadness, lack of interest, reduced sexual desire, lack of concentration
supplement to treat impotence due to psychological issues, diuretic, antibacterial effect
remedy for cystitis, other urrinary tract infection, increasing urination, prevent kidney stones
mild purgative effect
works as laxative when taken in excessive amounts
rec. dose no side effects
contraindicated during pregnancy/lactation
suffering hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia
do not take with stimulants
acts as nervous system stimulant, rec. against mild depression, fatigue, puts you in better mood

Composition : Essential oil, tannins, simple phenols, cyanogenic glycosides.