Scientific Name: Turnera diffusa
Common Name: Damiana, Turnera aphrodisiaca
Origin: Mexico

ORGANIC GROWN

In herbal medicine, damiana is used to treat conditions ranging from coughs, to constipation, to depression. The herbal supplement is reputed to help with Energy, Emphysema, low Estrogen, Frigidity, Hot Flashes, Impotency, Infertility, Menopause, Parkinson's Disease, PMS, Inflammation of Prostate, Lou Gehrig's disease, and more dealing with reproductive organs in both males and females.

The leaves of damiana are sometimes smoked for relaxation and for its very mild psychoactive properties, described as somewhat similar to those of cannabis, if taken in much larger quantities. Yet the effects are a lot more mental than physical; movement is not severely impaired and thinking is not distorted to the same degree. The smoker feels relaxed and mildly stoned. Damiana is sold in some brands of herbal cigarettes marketed as a tobacco-free smoking alternative. The herb lavender goes well with damiana when smoked.
Also, a traditional Mexican liqueur, sometimes used in margaritas is made from this herb. Some claim that damiana liqueur was used in the original margarita.