The damiana It is a plant native to the Americas: in particular it is endemic to the USA and Latin America. For centuries it has been used by the native peoples of these areas as natural aphrodisiac and antidepressant.

The Incas used damiana for treat problems such as tiredness, depressed mood and infertility: this variety of uses reveals a fundamental property of damiana, which is that stimulating. The plant, when taken in the form of an infusion, decoction or mother tincture, has beneficial effects on the nervous system central; in particular one of its compounds, apigenin, has proven anti-anxiety effects.

Damiana can also be helpful to modern men and women, a natural medicine that lends itself to improving a variety of conditions:

• Anxiety and stress: as previously mentioned, damiana helps improve mood, while fighting anxiety at the same time.
• Problems in the sexual sphere: Damiana is a natural aphrodisiac! It helps improve all psychogenic conditions that can lead to sexual dysfunction, improves male erection and increases desire in both sexes.
• Premenstrual syndrome or period pain: Damiana is useful for counteracting the psychological effects of premenstrual syndrome, but it also has an analgesic effect that helps against cramps due to the cycle. Damiana helps regulate hormones, so it is also used by women with irregular cycles to stabilize the cycle.
• Cough and cold: Damiana helps relieve the discomfort of coughs with phlegm and bronchitis.
• Urinary tract infections: This extraordinary plant can relieve the discomfort of those struggling with a urinary tract infection.
• Gastritis: gastritis is often worsened by psychological problems that damiana helps to better address. The plant's analgesic action also provides help for those with stomach problems.
• Overweight: according to some, damiana can help you lose weight if taken regularly.

Damiana as a natural remedy is generally safe and free from side effects. As with everything, however, it is best not to overdo it: in fact, the stimulating properties of the plant can cause insomnia in those who take an excessive amount of it. Damiana could interact with some medications, especially hypoglycemic ones: it is best to consult a doctor if you use these medicines and want to make regular use of damiana.

The mother tincture of damiana should be taken in water, with a starting dose of about 25-40 drops. When taken in the form of infusion Damiana can also be found under another name, namely Mexican tea: the infusion time is generally 10 minutes in boiling water. Finally, there are supplements with damiana, in convenient capsules to be taken with a glass of water. We always recommend reading the instructions and doses on the package.

In terms of cost, damiana is quite cheap in all its forms, and to buy it you spend a sum in line with that of other food supplements or natural remedies. It can be purchased in a parapharmacy, herbalist's shop or even online.