Damiana is a small shrub with aromatic leaves and yellow flowers that typically grows in dry, rocky climates throughout Mexico, Central and South America, the West Indies, California, and Texas. Damiana is well known in southwestern cultures as a sexuality tonic, and is recommended by many top herbalists. It stimulates the intestinal tract and brings hemoglobin and oxygen to the genital area. It also increases energy levels which does a lot to restore libido and desire. In women, Damiana often restores the ability to achieve orgasm. In Holland, Damiana is renowned for its sexual enhancing qualities and positive effect on the reproductive organs. Damiana can quickly stimulate the genital area by enriching the oxygen supply. Longer term use can improve sexual fitness and performance. Damiana extracts have been shown, in the test tube, to weakly bind to progesterone receptors. This is a key element for breast enlargement. Damiana is also an excellent strengthening remedy for the nervous system. This herb can have interactions with hypoglycemic drugs.
