Damiana

Damiana herb (Turnera diffusa) consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of America.
Aztecs used it as a remedy against impotence. The Mayas used it for pleasure and other Indian tribes used the tea for medicinal purposes. Thus it is a herb with many qualities and possible applications.

The high is sometimes felt as slightly psychoactive.

Effects

Damiana is a sexual stimulant. It stimulates blood circulation and increases the metabolism. It contains compounds that directly stimulate the nerves and genitals.

Damiana has a relaxing effect, gives a mild high and is a mild but effective aphrodisiac. This effect lasts for one to two hours. When used regularly for a longer period of time damiana increases potency and helps to restore the hormonal balance in women.

Damiana is a muscle relaxer. As a medicinal plant it is used against fatigue, exhaustion, hormonal disorders and congestions.

Usage

To make tea out of damiana herb, mix 10 to 15 grams (½ oz.) with 1 litre of water. Let this boil gently for 5 minutes, then cool it, sift it and drink a few cups.

To make damiana liquor, mix 30 grams (1 oz.) of damiana herb with half a litre liquor (Vodka) and let this soak for 5 days. Sift it and let the alcohol drenched leaves soak another 5 days in 125 ml of mineral water. Strain out the liquid and filter it. Heat the water extract until just under the boiling point and mix it with half a cup of honey. Mix the alcohol extract and the water extract in a bottle and keep for a month. The mix will sink down and the liquid will become clearer. Pour the liquid carefully in a clean bottle. For the best results take 1 or 2 glasses about an hour before the desired effect.

To use the damiana powder, mix one teaspoon with water, juice, yoghurt or custord.

Warning

Although not proven, exuberant use of damiana could lead to to liver damage.

Links

A page with information about damiana. In short a description, its medical properties and recipes.
Erowid about damiana. A general description and some information about the (ritual) use and dosage.

Reviews

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Aug 19, 2009 El Topo said:
    
“Damiana should be taken for at least a week or so before its magical effects happen ;-))

The best way is to put it in alkohol and let it soak for a week or so. Thats ten times the power of a tea.”

Jul 8, 2009 carmela said:
   
“Smoking Damiana is interesting. I smoke it by itself in my bong actually. and it does produce a mild marijuana like high, although not at all the same as weed. it does hella mellow you out just by its self. and 1 hit is enough, smoke it too much outta a bong and i start to gag! i like as tea almost more because the effects last longer ingested and if you add a little honey its actually really yummy and sweet! i know understand what people are talking about damiana being bitter, its really that bad.”

May 23, 2009 nas said:
 
“i had like nearly half the bag which was heaps!! but i felt nothing..guess better stick to the weed...”