Damiana may enhance sexual stimulation in both sexes. It may counter impotence for men and frigidity in women. Damiana can be consumed as a tea. It is also found as a potent extract in capsule form. Its scientific name is Turnera aphrodisiaca. Damiana has an aroma similar to chamomile.
Damiana has several other benefits:
- it increases energy and fights lethargy.
- it fights asthma.
- it balances mood swings and fights depression.
- it counters neurosis.
- it lowers blood sugar.
- it helps ease menstrual disorders.
- it helps to suppress coughs and it may help in fighting bronchitis.
As a psychoactive substance, damiana
contains the following bio-chemical properties:
- volatile oils
- flavinoids
- gonzalitosin
- arbutin
- tanins
- damianin
- thymol
- cyanogenic glycosides
- essential oils
- trace amounts of phosphorous
Many content and happy couples continue to use damiana for a life of shared intimacy and closeness.