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Universally all cultures have tried to find substances that will effect libido and would improve the love life. Damiana is reputed to be an aphrodisiac as well as a tonic stimulant and increased urination. Damiana grows as a small shrub in hot humid climates through Mexico, South America, Central America and the West Indies
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Damiana Historical Use
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The ancient Mayans use Damiana to treat giddiness and loss of balance. For more than a century Damiana has been reported to improve sexual performance and it also was used as a tonic and for treating cough and as a stimulant. In Germany this herb to treat stress and Uneasyness. In other parts of the world Damiana is used to treat headaches and to control bed-wetting. Native people of Mexico used this herb to treat fatigue
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Damiana Remedy For
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- Loss of libido
- Stress
- Sexual sluggishness
- Headaches
Damiana acts as a stimulant, stress reliever and a tonic for the genital organs.
There are studies that have demonstrated the ability of this herb to tonify the sexual system. Damiana is said to strengthen the nerves and it is a mild laxative.
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Damiana Active Constituents
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Damiana has complex and varied components. It has .5 to 1-% volatile oils, gonzalitosin (cyanigic glycoside), arbutin, tannin and damianin. Damiana's leaves also include beta-sterol, which it is reported may be responsible for its stimulant effect on sexual organs. Extracts of Damiana have demonstrated an ability to bind progesterone receptors suggesting its possible use in women's health problems.
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Damiana Typical Dosage
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The recommended dosages for Damiana, when using the dried leaves, is to use one gram in one cup of boiled water steep 10 minutes and drink as tea, this can be done 3 times per day. If using the liquid tincture of 1 to 1 strength in alcohol the recommended dosage is 2 to 4 ml per day.
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Damiana Side Effects
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Damiana leaves have some small laxative effect and the herb is considered safe in the recommended dosages. Some reported conditions in which the herb is contraindicated are; pregnancy, lactating women, diverticulitis, urinary tract Malfunction of mind or body and An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive trackative colitis.
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