Damiana dried herb leaf
Damiana herb
Botanical name:
Turnera diffusa
Product of Central/South America
Other Names: Old Woman’s Broom, Mexican Damiana, Mexican Holly, Herba de la Pastora, Aphrodisiakos, Goddess of Love, Love Leaf, Hierba del Amor & Chanana
Damiana, our most favourite herb, was used by the Aztecs for impotency and Mexican women were also known to use the fragrant leaves in a tea to stimulate love making.
The Damiana plant is so important that it has been classified in Mexico as a “national treasure” and now a prohibited export as a live plant.
Herbal ‘Tea’ Infusion.
Use 1 heaped TEAspoon per cup required
Place in pot
Add boiling water.
Allow to infuse for 4-6 minutes
Strain into a cup and enjoy
Use only 4- 5 times per week for best effects.
May be used with an added sweetner if required.
Best taken without milk.
If a sweetener is required, we recommend our Natural Palm Sugar, or our Stevia powder.
As always, consult a qualified medical opinion BEFORE taking any herb.
Best avoided if pregnant.