#turnera diffusa

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Roadside Damiana

Mexican Damiana (Turnera diffusa) blooming alongside a road opposite the botanic gardens. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

This was taken against a dark tree trunk with the exposure biased a stop darker.

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Do not use damiana(turnera diffusa) if you are a transfem! It makes your hpg axis produce MORE t even if yours is suppressed! Now I have new dark hairs 😭 dysphoria slowly went up and now it's slowly getting better day after day.

It is an aromatase inhibitor, which I thought might reduce dht at the cost of slightly more t. I had so little t so who cares if there's slightly more I have sky high e, she thought.

No! When your naturally produced e(low since amab i thought) is interrupted by an ai the drop is noticed by your brain, which compensates by telling your body to make MORE T. I could kick myself

Don't be me! Avoid damiana! Aaaugh!

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Turnera diffusa / Damiana at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC

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Damiana

Scientific Names: Turnera diffusa, Turnera microphylla Other Common Names: Herba de la pastora, Mexican damiana, mizibcoc, old women’s broom, and rosemary Overall Safety: 😐

Therapeutic Efficacy and Considerations:

🙁 No evidence supports use of damiana for any condition or disease state. No clinical trials have evaluated efficacy. It is possible that damiana’s reputation as an aphrodisiac stem from it common side effect of urethral irritation, which may be mistaken for increased sexual sensitivity. Primarily promoted as an aphrodisiac, for prophylaxis and treatment of sexual disturbances, and for menopausal or PMS symptoms. Traditionally used also for headache, bedwetting, depression, nervous dyspepsia, atonic constipation, strengthening and stimulation during exertion, and boosting and maintaining mental and physical capacity. Traditional dosing is 1 cup of tea (2-6 grams dried leaf) orally three times a day or 2-4 mL liquid extract orally three times a day.

Chemistry/Pharmacology: Damiana contains a volatile oil that primarily consists of 1,8-cineol and pinenes. It has an odor similar to chamomile. Other compounds in damiana include thymol, sesquiterpenes, gonzalitosin, resin, tannins, gum, mucilage, starch, and, possibly, caffeine. Ethanolic extracts are reported to exhibit CNS depressant activity. The quinine arbutin may be responsible for antibacterial properties.

Drug Interactions: May interfere with effects of hypoglycemic drugs, monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Contraindications/Precautions: Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, due to unknown effects. Monitor closely in diabetic patients, due to possible effects on glycemic control.

Adverse Effects: Hallucinations, irritation of urethral mucosa, hepatic dysfunction, convulsions and paroxysms with overdoses (200 g).

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Turnera Diffusa

Family: Turneraceae Genus: Turnera Species: diffusa, aphrodisiaca Synonyms: Turnera microphylla Common Names: Damiana, damiane, oreganillo, the bourrique, Mexican damiana, Mexican holly, damiana de Guerrero Parts Used: Aerial parts, leaves Turnera Diffusa chemical composition is complex and its components have not been identified completely. The leaves contain up to 1% volatile oil that is comprised of at least 20 constituents: 1,8-cineole p-cymene alpha-pinene beta-pinene thymol alpha-copaene calamene Turnera Diffusa leaves also contain tannins, flavonoids, beta-sitosterol, damianin (a brown, bitter substance), and the glycosides gonzalitosin, arbutin, and tetraphyllin B. Turnera Diffusa has been reported to be non-toxic in humans and animals. The main constituents of damiana include: Albuminoids, alpha-copaene, alpha-pinene, arbutin, barterin, beta-pinene, beta-sitosterol, calamenene, caoutchouc, chlorophyll, 1,8-cineole, cymene, cymol, damianin, essential oil, gamma-cadinene, gonzalitosin-i, hexacosanol-1, luteolin, quinovopyranosides, tannins, tetraphyllin b, thymol, triacontane, and trimethoxyflavones.

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Damiana Benefits: The Aphrodisiac Herb

Damiana Benefits: The Aphrodisiac Herb

In this article you will discover the full Damiana Benefits for your health and how to use this wonderful herb.

Damiana whose botanical name is “Turnera diffusa” is a natural herbal plant that is native to Mexico.

The  flowering aromatic herb which belongs to the “Turneracea” plant family.

It’s also commonly referred to as ‘the old woman’s broom.’ The plant’s leaves are widely used for their…

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Rezept und Wirkung einer entspannenden Räuchermischung mit Mulungu, Giftlattich, Damiana und Kaim (Mitragyna parvifolia). Ohne synthetische Cannabinoide!

Rezept, Beschreibung der Wirkung und Bezugsquellen für eine legale Räuchermischung mit Mulungu, Giftlattich, Damiana & Kaim.

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