Damiana (Mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca, turnera diffusa)

Suggested dosing of Mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca (damiana)

No typical dosage recommendations

Classical dosage of the leaf was 2 g

 

Suggested uses of Mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca (damiana)

headache, bedwetting, depression, nervous dyspepsia, atonic constipation, for prophylaxis and treatment of sexual disturbances, strengthening and stimulation during exertion, boosting and maintaining mental and physical capacity, and as an aphrodisiac

 

Efficacy

Insufficient reliable information to rate efficacy

 

Mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca (damiana) adverse (side) effects

None reported

 

Warnings

Contraindications

None reported

 

Cautions

Excessive doses may cause insomnia & headache

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: no harmful effects known

Lactation: no harmful effects known

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Mexican damiana, turnera aphrodisiaca (damiana)

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

 

Mechanism of action

Reportedly has stimulant, antidepressant, thymoleptic, testosteromimetic, euphoric & nervous restorative properties