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| Departments » Herbal Medicine » Materia Medica » Turnera diffusa |
Note - the monographs are provided for informational purposes only, and are not to be used for self-medication.
Turnera diffusa (Damiana)
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Botanic Name |
Turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca |
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Common Name |
Damiana |
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Family |
Turneraceae |
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Habitat |
Indigenous to Texas, Mexico, and Central America in humid condtions. 1 |
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Parts Used |
Leaf |
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Constituents |
Arbutin 2 Volatile Oil 2 Tetraphyllin B 2 Resins 2 Gums 2 Starch 2 Tannins 2 |
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Actions |
Stimulant 2 Mild diuretic 2 Mild Laxative 2, 1, 3 Testosteromimetic action 1 (Evidence of efficacy derivative and anecdotal) 2 Nervous restorative 1, 3 Anti-depressant 3 Urinary antiseptic 3 |
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Applications |
Strengthening the nervous system 3 Anxiety 3, 4 Depression 3, 2 Sexual inadequacies with a strong psychological or emotional element 1, 4 Depression and debilitated states in both sexes 1 Atonic constipation 2 To establish normal menstruation at puberty 4 |
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Dosage |
Medium dose herb LE (1:1, 60%) 3 – 6 mls tds 2 |
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Combinations |
As a nerve tonic Avena sativa 3 Cola vera, Scuttelaria lateriflora depending on situation 3 |
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C/I Cautions |
None known 2, 5 |
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BHP S/I |
Anxiety neurosis with a predominant sexual factor6 |
References
- Mills, S., The Complete Guide to Modern Herbalism, Thorsons, Great Britain, 1994.
- Bradley, P.R.(Ed.), British Herbal Compendium Volume I, British Herbal Medicine Association, 1992.
- Hoffmann, D., The New Holistic Herbal, Element, Dorset, 1990.
- Priest, A.W. and Priest, L.R. Herbal Medication. A Clinical and Dispensary Handbook. London: L.N. Fowler & Co. Ltd.
- McGuffin, M., Hobbs, C., Upton, R., Goldberg, A., American Herbal Products Association - Botanical Safety Handbook, CRC Press, 1997.
- British Herbal Pharmacopoeia 1983. British Herbal Medical Association. 1989.