Damiana | Turnera afrodisiaca

Damiana: a mild but effective aphrodisiac

A small plant that grows in the southern USA and most of South America, damiana is believed to have been a tonic and aphrodisiac used by the Maya peoples for centuries. It is still used as an ingredient in Voodoo love rituals. Prior to prohibition, the inventor of Coca-Cola developed a wine containing coca, cola, sweet wine, and damiana.

DAMIANA DOSAGE

Brew three tablespoons of damiana powder in half a litre (a pint) of water to make a simple but effective infusion.

DAMIANA ACTIVE COMPOUNDS

The active ingredient in damiana is its volatile oil, which contains tannins, resins, and terpenes. Scientists have yet to isolate any specific components that could confer a hallucinatory effect or high.