Botanical
Damiana
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a shrub from Mexico and Central America, traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and stimulant.
Also listed as Turnera Diffusa, Damiana Extract, Damiana Leaf, Damiana Leaf Extract
Specific cautions in the German leaflet
Remisens lists allergic reactions and excludes people allergic to damiana or other Turnera species. It is not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding or under age 18. Drug-interaction studies were not conducted. 1
What a small study cannot settle
The two-month combination study cannot establish the long-term safety of damiana alone. 2
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.
Sources
- Remisens: Gebrauchsinformation Schaper & Brümmer; package leaflet hosted by besamex