Scientific name
Turnera aphrodisiaca, syn. Turnera widespreadFamily
TurneraceaeOrigin
Central and South AmericaSynonyms
TurneraParts Used
Drug consisting of the leavesChemical constituents
- Essential oil (1,8-cineole and monoterpenes);
- Cyanogenic and hydroquinone glycosides (arbutin);
- Resins;
- Fatty acids;
- Tannins;
- Polysaccharides;
- Bitter principles (damianina).
Damiana in Herbalist: Property of Damiana
Damiana is a plant traditionally indicated as an aphrodisiac, tonic and neuromuscular stimulant remedy, and is frequently used together with other herbal drugs (Yohimbine, Muira puama, Maca Andina, Ginkgo biloba) in case of impotence. Despite popular traditions, adequate clinical studies are still lacking.
The main therapeutic indications see damiana protagonist in the treatment of depression, lethargy, psychogenic dependence, nervous dyspepsia and atonic constipation.
