Damiana The aphrodisiac and relaxing plant

In addition to its action on sexuality, it was traditionally used to strengthen the body, relieve menstrual problems and combat anxiety.

According to naturopaths,
damiana contains the active ingredients that are used in phytotherapy. It is particularly
rich in essential oils, damianin,
flavonoids and tannins. Once harvested, damiana leaves can be dried and consumed as an infusion. It is also reported that they were used to make an aphrodisiac herbal drink by the indigenous peoples of Mexico, including the Maya. In Mexican popular culture, it is also mixed with tequila to make love filters! In addition to its action on sexuality,
it was traditionally used to strengthen the body, relieve menstrual problems and fight anxiety. Today, dried damiana leaves are available directly in sachets or as food supplements (tablets, capsules or mother tinctures).
The demand is growing. This growth has been driven by recent discoveries by scientists who, in addition to confirming the aphrodisiac action of damiana,
have highlighted other benefits
of the plant.
Improves sexual activity
Damiana has long been used in traditional medicine to improve sexual activity. On the one hand, it promotes desire, increases energy in men and women and improves recovery after sexual activity. On the other hand, it fights against sexual disorders such as impotence, erectile dysfunction,
premature ejaculation, frigidity… The aphrodisiac action of damiana is due to the flavonoids
contained in its leaves. Pinocembrin and acetin are natural substances that inhibit the activity of aromatase. This enzyme converts testosterone into oestrogen. By limiting this conversion, it increases the level of testosterone, thus improving sexuality. Flavonoids and alkaloids
also promote good blood circulation in the genitals. In addition, they reduce stress and anxiety, which are responsible for many sexual disorders. Other active ingredients in damiana help to improve sexuality. Caffeine,
for example, is a natural tonic that reduces erectile dysfunction,
facilitates blood flow and promotes the relaxation of penile muscles. Numerous research studies have confirmed
the benefits of damiana on sexual activity. This laboratory study from the University of Mississippi
shows how flavonoids significantly suppress aromatase activity.
Supports the nervous system
Damiana is one of the adaptogenic
plants like ginseng, maca, rhodiola or astragalus. These plants have the ability to improve the body’s resistance to stress and anxiety. To do this, they act on the adrenal glands located above each kidney. These glands are involved in the release of certain
hormones including cortisol, the stress hormone. Damiana is one of the hypoglycaemic plants, capable of reducing blood sugar levels. Its action is due to the terpenoids it contains and more precisely to teuhetenone A. Like medicated anti-diabetics, this natural molecule inhibits the activity of alpha-glucosidase and prevents the digestion of carbohydrates.
Therefore, this plant can be interesting for diabetics. This study by various Mexican universities, conducted on mice, shows that teuhetenone A extracted
from damiana has an activity comparable to insulin. Its hypoglycaemic effect is even greater than that of glibenclamide,
an anti-diabetic drug used against type 2 diabetes