HerbMate Library

Damiana Leaf

Turnera diffusa (leaf)

Herbmoodcalmlibidorelaxation

Damiana is traditionally used for mood, relaxation, and libido support. People often describe it as gently uplifting—more “take the edge off” than “knock you out.”

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for relaxation and mood support
Often used for libido support in folk practice
Common in smoking blends and teas (tea is more typical for HerbMate use)

Common Issues It May Help With

stress
low mood (mild)
low libido (traditional use)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: 1 tsp per cup, steep 10–15 min; 1–2x/day
Tincture/capsules: follow label; start low
Blend idea: damiana + lemon balm + rose (calm-uplift blend)

Taste / Notes

Herbal, slightly bitter, green.

Evidence Level

Traditional use; limited modern human evidence for mood/libido outcomes.

Cautions

Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have bipolar disorder or are sensitive to stimulating herbs, start low and monitor mood/sleep.

Interactions

Use caution with diabetes medications (some reports suggest possible effects on glucose). Use caution with sedatives/alcohol as it may add relaxation.

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