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Views: 3 Author: Lucianna Huang Publish Time: 2024-05-15 Origin: JoJo Liu
Damiana Extract
Overview
Damiana is a wild deciduous shrub with aromatic, serrate leaves found in the arid and semi-arid regions of South America, Mexico, the United States, and West Indies.1 It has a long history of traditional use, particularly by native Brazillians and Mexicans, with early documented use by the Mayan people; leaves were consumed as a pleasant, invigorating tonic drink and used therapeutically for a range of conditions.
Constituents
Alkaloids, flavonoids, arbutin (a glycosolated hydroguinone), essential oils (containing caryophyllene, delta-cadinene, beta-elemene and 1,8-cineole), tetraphylin B (a cyanogenic glycoside), resin, tannins, gum, mucilage, starch, bitters.
Clinical Applications
• Nervousness, anxiety, depression
• Sexual inadequacy, impotence, frigidity
• Nervous dyspepsia, constipation
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
1. Sexual problems. Early research suggests that taking a specific combination product containing damiana, L-arginine, American ginseng, Panax ginseng, ginkgo, vitamins, and minerals (ArginMax) might improve sexual satisfaction, increase orgasm frequency, and reduce vaginal dryness in women with sexual problems who are interested in improving their sex lives.
2. Weight loss. Early research suggests that taking a specific combination product containing damiana, guarana, and yerba mate might reduce body weight in people who are overweight.
3. Headaches.
4. Bedwetting.
5. Depression.
6. Nervous upset stomach.
7. Constipa.
8. tionBoosting mental and physical stamina.
Risks and Side Effects
Although damiana seems to be safe when used in small to moderate amounts, high doses have been associated with certain serious side effects in some cases. Side effects that can occur when taking very high doses around 200 grams can include changes in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, convulsions and other symptoms similar to those caused by poisoning.
It’s recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing avoid using damiana since there isn’t yet research showing that it is safe in these situations. If you are diabetic, commonly experience hypoglycemia, have recently undergone surgery, are taking pain-killing medications or are taking insulin or antidiabetic drugs, then avoid using it. Always speak with your doctor first about whether it may be safe to use if any of these situations apply to you.
