Damiana Leaf (C/S) (TURNERA DIFFUSA)

Description:
Damiana is a small aromatic shrub, belonging to the Turneraceae family. It has pale green leaves and small yellow flowers. Damiana is best known for its aphrodisiac properties.

Origin:
Mexico

Other Names:
Damiane, Hierba Del Venado, Love Leaf, Mexican Damiana, Mexican Holly, Old Woman’s Broom, Oreganillo, Pastorata, The Bourrique

Part Used:
Leaf

Culinary Uses:
Damina is used in liqueurs.
To make a tea, steep 1 teaspoon of dried Damiana Leaf in 1 cup of boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Damiana Leaf has been used for nervousness, hypertension, weakness and exhaustion. It is known to increase sperm count in men and balance hormones in women. and it is used to regulate the female cycles. Other uses have included asthma, bronchitis.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Lust, love, and vsions.
Planet Rulership: Mars
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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