Mexican women were also known to use the fragrant leaves in tea to stimulate love making in their men. Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca. This page was last edited on 9 october 2019, at 18. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, reecha madaan and others published evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera. Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of mexico, including the mayan indians.
Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the. The one i am going to focus on in this post is turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca, also known as damiana. Bartenders in texas are mixing damiana liqueur into cocktails to help get the clubs shaking and savvy colorado chefs are dishing out aphrodisiac treats of damiana, cannabis, and chocolate sweetness. Damiana is known to bring strength to the nervous system and treat depression. Some people compare it to cannabis due to its calming and simultaneously stimulating effects. This page was last edited on 20 february 2017, at 14. Southern usa, mexico and parts of subtropical america andafrica. Women in mexico commonly consume it in the form of a tea before sexual intercourse for a stimulated experience. Use damiana essential oil in natural perfume aphrodisiac blends for its interesting fresh fruity note. Despite a long tradition of use in the treatment of various ailments, no systematic phytochemical and pharmacological work has ever been carried out on t. General information damiana is an aromatic, shrubby perennial growing about 1 metre tall. Turnera aphrodisiaca gives away its traditional use.
Turnera diffusa, commonly known as damiana, is an aromatic herb native to central and south america. Turnera aphrodisiaca ward synonym turnera diffusa willd. Turnera diffusa damiana grows wild in baja california sur bcs, mexico. Antianxiety activity studies on homoeopathic formulations of turnera aphrodisiaca ward article pdf available in evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine 21. Maximum activity was observed 30 min after the administration of 10 mgkg dose of apigenin. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca useful tropical plants. Mindblowing benefits of damiana herb global food book.
Indicationspecific dosing for mexican damiana, turnera. Turnera diffusa is believed to have stimulant, antidepressant, mood improving, libido enhancing, euphoric, and nervous system restorative properties. Damiana turnera diffusa and turnera aphrodisiaca is a medicinal plant that is native to the southern united states, central and south america. Turnera ulmifolia is an erect perennial plant with stems that can become woody. Considering this purpose, damiana is also referred to as turnera aphrodisiaca, and it was reportedly used by the mayans to enhance sexual experiences. Pharmacognostic standardization of turnera aphrodisiaca ward. Estimation of apigenin, an anxiolytic constituent, in turnera aphrodisiaca article pdf available in indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences 706. Damiana turnera diffusa, turnera aphrodisiaca database file. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately. College of pharmacy, barnala148 101, punjab, india, 1university institute of pharmaceutical sciences, panjab university, chandigarh160 014, india kumar, et al pharmacological principle turnera aphrodisiaca.
Damiana turnera diffusa is also called mexican damiana and mizibcoc. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The botanical latin name of the plant, turnera aphrodisiaca, describes its ancient use as an aphrodisiac. The botanical is scientifically refereed to as turnera diffusa and is used as an aphrodisiac and tonic by herbalists. In the present investigation, pharmacological evaluation of apigenin, a bioactive principle of turnera aphrodisiaca ward turneraceae was carried out. Learn more about damiana uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain damiana. Used by mayan indians as a sexual stimulant for both males and females. Studies reveal that damiana is an aphrodisiac, laxative, stimulant and diuretic. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca damiana benefits damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of mexico, including the mayan indians and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation, increased energy, asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual problems. Mexican women were also known to use the fragrant leaves in tea to stimulate. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca has gained quite the reputation both in herbal medicine and in trendy social scenes for turning up the heat. Public submissions on scheduling matters referred to the. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca has been used for centuries, the mayan indians of mexico have used damiana as an aphrodisiac for both men and women. Buy damiana turnera diffusa herbal fire botanicals.
Perhaps you have repeatedly questioned yourself whether you should leave and look for something better and truly fulfilling, or remain committed to the relationship and acknowledge that what you have is good enough. Content and information from this site may not be copied without permission but ask us. Damiana is a relatively small, woody shrub that produces small, aromatic flowers. Damiana users seek it out for sedative and aphrodisiac properties. Free shipping offer applies to ground shipping on orders shipped within the continental united states only.
Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, is a shrub native to southern texas in the united states, central america, mexico, south america, and the caribbean. Ready nutrition damiana organic herbal tincture female. Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca ijppr septembernovember,2009, vol 1, issue 114 3 mice at various dose levels, i. Damiana, also known as turnera diffusa or turnera aphrodisiaca, is a shrub native to america. Turnera is a genus of flowering plants in the passionflower family, passifloraceae. These closelyrelated plants belong to the family of turneraceae and grow wild in the subtropical regions of the americas and africa.
The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of turnera diffusa. Of course tissue culture is not widely available for the average gardener. Do not take mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca, or turnera diffusa if you are allergic to damiana or any ingredients contained in this drug. Apigenin was evaluated for antianxiety activity at a dose of 2 mgkg using well established models of anxiety, the hole board test, lightdark test and mirrored chamber test. Damiana contains several flavonoids including arbutin with antioxidant activities believed to be responsible for many of the plants therapeutic benefits. The two species used in herbal healing, both of which are referred to as damiana, are turnera aphrodisiaca and turnera diffusa. Turnera diffusa damiana 100x extract powder world seed supply. The branches have a reddishbrown bark, and are covered, when young, with white, cottony hairs. Damiana turnera diffusa plant profiler sigmaaldrich.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Damiana has been considered to be a potent sexual tonic for many centuries. Damiana includes the species turnera diffusa and turnera aphrodisiaca. The only scientifically proven way of propagation is by tissue culture morphological comparison of damiana turnera diffusa, willd. Perhaps you have repeatedly questioned yourself whether you should leave and look for something better and truly fulfilling, or remain committed to the relationship and acknowledge that what you have is. Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of turnera aphrodisiaca s. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Damiana leaves are used as an aphrodisiac and to help sexual potency. This herb has been long reputed excellent for focusing sexual energies aphrodisiac.
Damiana is widely used in traditional medicine as an anticough, diuretic increasing urine flow, and aphrodisiac agent. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, is a shrub native to southern texas in the united states. Anxiolytic, aphrodisiac, apigenin, turnera aphrodisiaca. It is ruled by plutu and used as an aphrodisiac and tonic. Pdf evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0.
Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca damiana pfaf plant database. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Mounting behaviour was taken as a parameter to evaluate aphrodisiac activity. It contains more than 100 species native to tropical and subtropical america. We go to great efforts to ensure that the information on this page is accurate at the time that the page was last edited. Lymphocytes were counted with a standard manual method, involving blood cells. Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of turnera. Antianxiety activity studies on homoeopathic formulations. Feb 09, 2010 damiana, our most favorite herb, was used by the aztecs for impotency.
Hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic and aqueous extract of. Natures garden damiana leaves capsules 450mg 100 capsules. Turnera aphrodisiaca national center for homeopathy. It is a natural relaxant, sedative and mood enhancer. Here are some mindblowing benefits of damiana that will definitely interest you. Damiana, our most favorite herb, was used by the aztecs for impotency. Clair, but was afterward determined as turnera aphrodisiaca. Damiana essential oil has a complex aroma reminiscent of davana with underlying resemblances to rhododendron coupled with chamomile roman. This herb has a reputation for treating and arousing sexual desire in both men and woman which is revealed by the second part of its botanical name aphrodisiaca. This page was last edited on 18 september 2014, at 12. In one study, turnera diffusa decreased the hyperglycemic peak andor the area under the glucose tolerance curve in temporarily hypergyclemic rabbits. Turnera aphrodisiaca ready nutrition damiana organic herbal tincture female aphrodisiac for sex drive strengthens and tones the female reproductive system, promotes healthy female sex hormone levels, boosts sex drive, and increases sexual appetite.
It is thought to mimic the action of testosterone and to provide a generally stimulating and enhancing influence on those functions that relate to the reproductive system simon mills. Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of. Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca article pdf available in international journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemical research 11. The name honours english naturalist william turner 15081568.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Antianxiety activity studies on homoeopathic formulations of. Damiana is the name given to a drug turnera diqusa var. Mexican damiana turnera aphrodisiaca, as found in market, consists of broken leaves mixed with fragments of the branches, and, sometimes, with seedpods. This herb is said to function as a sexual tonic that not only boosts libido, but also enhances sexual pleasure. This article is within the scope of wikiproject mexico, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of mexico on wikipedia.
Damiana turnera diffusa by john uri lloyd 1904 about thirty years ago, dr. Take one or two dropperfuls every morning and night. Volatile oil, containing thymol, xcopaene, beta cadinene and calamene, l, 8cineole, x and betapinenes and calamenene flavonoids. The purpose of this website is to allow the free exchange of ideas. The botanical latin name of the plant, turnera aphrodisiaca, describes its ancient. Turnera aphrodisiaca ward family turneraceae is reputed as an aphrodisiac throughout the world. Considering this purpose, damiana is also referred to as turnera aphrodisiaca, and it was reportedly used by. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca indian ayurveda herbs. Pdf estimation of apigenin, an anxiolytic constituent, in. The plant is gathered from the wild for use in making teas and herbal medicines. The exact mechanism of how turnera diffusa works is not known. College of pharmacy, barnala148 101, punjab, india. Individuals should consult their doctor before taking turnera diffusa compounds. Its intensely aromatic leaves, long used by the maya peoples, are known for their aphrodisiac, tonic and diuretic properties.
Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca suresh kumar 1, reecha madaan 1 and anupam sharma 2 1 s. As well as turnera diffusa, a similar species known appropriately as turnera aphrodisiaca is also referred to as damiana. Jul 05, 2006 turnera aphrodisiaca ward turneraceae has been used traditionally as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, nerve tonic, and laxative and in kidney, menstrual, and pregnancy disorders. In mexico, women commonly drink tea of damiana before having sexual intercourse. Apigenin was evaluated for antianxiety activity at a dose of 2 mgkg using well established models of anxiety, the. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Aphrodisiac, turnera, turnera aphrodisiaca, turnera ulmifolia. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
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