Damiana Extract

On this paper, we mainly talk about Damiana Extract. First of all, we should know something about Damiana.

Damiana

Damiana is a shrub with aromatic leaves found on dry, sunny, rocky hillsides, and it is native to Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. Damiana includes the species Turnera diffusa and Turnera aphrodisiaca. These closely-related plants belong to the family of Turneraceae and grow wild in the subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa.

Damiana is widely used in traditional medicine as an anti-cough, diuretic (increasing urine flow), and aphrodisiac agent.Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians.

In some places of Australia, Damiana is used as an alternative to tobacco. Damiana has a synergistic effect with Passionflower which when used in a combination can be relaxing and may promote sleep. In fact, Damiana on its own may be made into a tea to promote sleep. Damiana has been included as an ingredient in herbal cigarettes

Damiana Extract

Damiana Extract is derived from both the leaf and the flower which is then shade dried and cleaned before being made into a solution to extract the Damiana Extract using alcohol. There are versions out there that do not use alcohol and use other liquids so that the market for this extract is open and available to more people.Damianan Extract is available in many forms and can be taken in many different ways; it can be drunk in a tea, taken in a capsule and even smoked using a tincture and rolling tobacco.

Benefits and Uses of Damiana Extract:

There are some benefits and uses of this extract that include:

(1) Stimulation of the intestinal tract

(2) Increased Oxygen Supply

(3) Increases Energy Levels

(4) Anti-Depressant

(5) Blood Purifier

(6) Headaches

(7) Colds

(8) Coughs

(9) Nephritis

(10) Enuresis

(11) Dysmenorrhea

(12) Diabeties

Damiana extract powder is used for much more than an aphrodisiac, it is able in smaller doses to combat the common cold, cough and even headaches.

It has an impact on your whole body which includes your nervous system enabling the extract to calm and sooth any panic attacks, anxieties and depression.

It gives the user a sense of well being making you feel not only good on the inside but it also returns confidence making you feel strong and alive.

Side Effects of Damiana Extract

If you are pregnant or a nursing mother then Dimiana Extract should not be taken as it has been known to increase the risk of miscarriage. This extract also lowers the body’s blood sugar levels so if you are diabetic check with your medical practitioner before using it as it can cause problems and put you at risk.