Damiana Seeds
Damiana grows wild in the subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa and is widely used in traditional medicine as an anti-cough, diuretic (increasing urine flow), and aphrodisiac (sexual stimulant) agent.
Our
Damiana Seeds (
turnera diffusa seeds) are wild harvested and organically grown in Suriname. Check out our blog for tips on
how to grow Damiana from these seeds.
In traditional Mexican culture,
Damiana is used for gastrointestinal disorders.
Damiana extract has shown antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which may have gastrointestinal effects.
Damiana appears on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list and is widely used as a food flavoring. However, because
Damiana contains low levels of cyanide-like compounds, excessive doses may be dangerous so caution should be used in it's consumption.
Traditionally, 2-4 grams (2 oz = 56 grams) of
dried Damiana leaf, three times a day, or the same dose steeped in 150 milliliters of boiling water for 5-10 minutes, consumed two to three times a day has been used. 3-4 grams of powdered leaf in tablets or capsules can be used two to three times a day. These are the traditionally recommended doses for Adults.
Also available:
Dried Damiana Leaf
5X Damiana Extract Powder
