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Damiana is a small shrub reaching a height of 4 to 6 feet (1-2 meters), bearing sweet-smelling, serrated leaves growing 4 to 10 inches (10-25 cm) long. Small, yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by small fruits with a fig-like taste. Damiana is grown in South America. According to sexual dysfunction counselor Svetlana Ivanova, the people of Mexico have used damiana as a natural aphrodiasac and tonic. It is a fragrant and small shrub whose leaves are used in fertility treatments. The effects can also be an aphrodisiac, a reproductive stimulant, and may improve cases of impotence.

Effective ways of taking damiana are by using it as a tea or a liqueur. According to Ivanova, the liqueur can be prepared at home and aged over a month before using.

Parts Used
Leaf and leaf stems, dried.

Precautions
Teas of damiana may lower blood sugars, but tinctures do not. Since one of the traditional uses of the herb was to induce abortion, it should be avoided in pregnancy.



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Damiana toning effect on the sexual organs; this can be enhanced by combining it with saw palmetto berries. Women who are having difficulty with conception may see an increase and balancing of hormone levels and egg stimulation. This herb may also have an aphrodisiac effect that aids in conception.