Damiana (Turnera Diffusa) Cut & Sifted Herb

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Damiana Cut & Sifted Herb HERB COMMON NAME :  Damiana HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Turnera Diffusa OTHER NAMES :  Mexican Damiana FAMILY :  Turneraceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Mars Day:  Tuesday Direction:  South Zodiac Sign:  Scorpio Chakra:  2nd Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) Energy:  Yang Gender: Masculine Rune:  Gebo Tarot:  Page of Cups Animal:  Goat, Rabbit, Chicken, Cow, Dolphin, Eagle, Monkey, Raven, Serpent, Butterfly Sabbat or Holiday:  Beltane / Walpurgis / May Day (April 30 – May 1) ; Lupercalia (February 15) ; the Great Rite Deity or God / Goddess Association:  Venus, Aphrodite, Artemis, Diana, Ganesha, Vishnu, Zeus, Himeros, Inanna, Kama, Min, Nanaya, Pothos, Rāgarāja, Eros, Hedone, Cerridwen   Parts Used:  Leaves Description:  Damiana is a small, aromatic shrub native to Central America, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and the southwestern U.S. For centuries, native peoples have enjoyed the leaf prepared as a sweetened tea. Damiana is also a traditional ingredient in Mexican liquors. It was used as the key flavoring in the liquor used to make the original margarita. Due to a reputation for rousing excitability, damiana is prohibited in some regions. Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac to boost sexual potency by the native people of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians, and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation. If you’re a male suffering from impotence or premature ejaculation, you’ll find that damiana can help to improve your sexual potency. You’ll have better circulation to your sex organs and you’ll have a more satisfying sex life for both you and your partner. Women may find that they have a better sexual experience from using damiana as well. It is best used between lovers who are simply looking to spice things up, to improve their sexual relationship and to overcome difficulties resulting from stress in other areas of their lives. Women will also benefit from using damiana during their menses. Damiana works to help relieve painful periods and it can relieve other symptoms of the menstrual cycle such as back pain and irritability. Damiana works to help relieve mild depression, stress and anxiety. And unlike many pharmaceutical antidepressants, it won’t decrease your sex drive. It will help to fight the infection and allow you to have less pain during urination. You’ll also find that you’ll need to urinate less. If you’re struggling with the pain and discomfort from constipation, Damiana works to tone the intestines and allow you to go the bathroom more regularly. Some people take Damiana in tablet form. Some use it in tinctures, teas, or as a tonic infusion. For centuries, native peoples have enjoyed the leaf prepared as a sweetened tea. One of the best herbs to smoke, Damiana is smooth, creates a mild euphoria, relaxes the nerves, inspires sensuality and can provide symptom relief of PMS. Because of its sweetness, it is often an ingredient in smoking mixtures. Damiana can be also used in massage oil form, but applying directly to the genitals should be avoided. Historical Uses:  antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, helps with catarrh, respiratory tract irritation, menstrual cramp, menopausal symptoms, headache, migraine, impotency, lack of sexual desire, nervous tension, nervous exhaustion, relaxes the nerves, inspires sensuality, relieves PMS, aphrodisiac, boosts sexual potency, male and female sexual stimulation, helps impotence, helps premature ejaculation, improves circulation in the sex organs, euphoria, heightens senses, deep meditation, relieves stress and anxiety, helps mild depression without decreasing sex drive, relieves constipation Mystical Attributes:  Damiana can be useful in tantric magic as it heightens your senses, enhances your psychic abilities, and opens your chakras up to experience astral travel, deep meditation, and spirit quests. Damiana is a useful tea or smoke before ritual, especially where an altered state of consciousness is be involved. It also aids with meditation and divination. Damiana is frequently used as a part of love magic, and is helpful in sex magic spells, lust infusions, and lust spells. The Aztecs considered it a stimulant and aphrodisiac (for both men and women), and it is still often used for those purposes. Ritually, damiana is often made a part of love charms. It can be burned as an incense with a little white sandalwood. Mystical Intentions:  love magic, love charms, lust magic, lust spells, lust infusions, sex magic, sex spells, sex infusions, tantric magic, aphrodisiac for men, aphrodisiac for women, visions, divination, euphoria, heightens senses, helps open chakras, astral travel, deep meditation, spirit quests, enhances psychic abilities, past life reading Taste & Smell:  Damiana has a slightly spicy and green aroma. The flavor of the fruits is fig-like. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Turnera diffusa (Damiana) is native to southwestern Texas in the United States, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. It is a small shrub that grows 1-2 m high and bears aromatic, serrated leaves that are 10-25 cm long. Small yellow flowers bloom in early to late summer and are followed by small fruits with a sweet smell and fig-like flavor. Damiana grows in dry, sandy or rocky places, in well-drained soil, and prefers full sun. Sow seeds in spring in a greenhouse, then transplant out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter. Plant them out into the garden in early summer and give some protection from winter cold for at least their first winter outdoors. This plant can also be propagated by cuttings or division. Harvest the plants when in flower and dry for later use. Store the dried leaves, cut or powdered, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity:  Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Constituents:  volatile oil (0.2-1%) resin (14%) tannin (3.5%) starch (6%) bitter compound (damianian) flavonoids hydroquinone arbutin     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. 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