Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Damiana |
| Botanical Name |
Turnera aphrodisiaca or turnera diffusa |
| System Affected |
Sexual impotence, fertility, aphrodisiac, nerves |
| Properties |
sexual impotency and fertility, both male and female. Strengthens reproductive organs. Helps with menopause, hot flashes Intestines, kidney (increased urine flow) tonic for nervous system, headaches, mild paralysis |
| Description |
leaf of small shrub/tree |
| Origin |
southwest U.S. |
| Notes |
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| Toxicity |
none |
| Dosage |
1tsp ground leaf to 1 cup water; 1tbl 2Xs/day |
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