Damiana

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical areas of America. Its flowers are golden yellow and leaves are harvested in the summer, when the plant is in flower. Its aroma is similar to chamomile.

Primarily known for its aphrodisiac properties, damiana (Turnera diffusa) was traditionally used by the Maya peoples for that purpose. Scientific studies link damiana’s aphrodisiac action to its bioactive constituents. Due to its flavonoid content, it acts as an aromatase inhibitor^{1, 2} (aromatase is an enzyme involved in the conversion of androgens to oestrogens), which is associated with a potential increase in serum testosterone and maintaining energy, vitality, libido and muscle mass in older men¹ .

Studies have demonstrated the positive effect of damiana in the recovery of sexual activity, and its potential use in erectile dysfunction problems, due to its flavonoid, caffeine and arbutin content³ . Isolated alkaloids in extracts of aerial parts of damiana have also demonstrated a sexual stimulant effect⁴ .

Other properties of damiana’s constituents include analgesic and anxiolytic effects, due to its apigenin (flavonoid) content⁵ .

OUR EXTRACT:
One gram of concentrated dry extract of damiana leaf 4:1 is equivalent to 4 grams of fresh damiana leaves. This means the daily dosage is equivalent to 4.2 grams, providing the constituents that give it its tonic and aphrodisiac properties.

PROPERTIES:
•    The anti-aromatase activity of its flavonoids is associated with a potential increase in serum testosterone^{1, 2} .
•    Flavonoids in damiana leaf extract have a pro-sexual effect and potential therapeutic application in sexual dysfunction problems³ .
•    Aphrodisiac effect due to its alkaloid content⁴ .
•    Contains apigenin, which has analgesic and anxiolytic properties⁵ .