Damiana Tea Leaf

Damiana Benefits

Sexual Health

Historical use includes supporting libido and vitality in both genders. Often regarded as an aphrodisiac in folklore. Early studies hint at improved circulation and mood.

Mood Support

Folklore highlights its role in promoting calm and reducing mild tension. Research points to soothing effects on nerves and emotional uplift.

Digestive Support

Herbal practitioners employ it for comforting the digestive system and regularity. Findings suggest protection for the stomach and reduced inflammation.

Hormonal Support

Used in herbal medicine to aid balance in menopause and a woman’s monthly cycles. Research show possible effects on hormones.

Pain Relief

Traditional remedies use it for easing minor aches like headaches. Some evidence may indicate anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

General Health

Used historically as a tonic for energy and blood sugar support. Studies show damiana may have the potential to moderate glucose levels.

While traditional uses and preliminary research suggest potential benefits, more comprehensive studies are needed to fully verify damiana’s medicinal properties. If using damiana for medicinal purposes, consider contacting a natural health practitioner; dosages and methods of consumption may vary by age, gender, weight, health, and the particular purpose.

How to use Damiana:

Damiana Tea Recipe

Use 1 heaping teaspoon of damiana leaves per cup (8 fl oz) of water.

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Pour over damiana leaves
3. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Allow to cool, strain, and serve.

Taste: This damiana brews a delicious, uplifting tea with a mild spicy flavor.

Sweetening and Flavoring Recommendations: For those who like sweet tea, honey, agave, or stevia are great options. For optional flavoring, lemon, lavender, mint, or ginger pair well.

Enjoy, damiana tea can be consumed daily.

Is Damiana Smokable?

Damiana has been used as a smoking herb for centuries. The Mayans and Aztecs are said to have smoked it in rituals for relaxation.

How to Smoke: Burns well rolled or in any device. Leaves can be dry and burn quickly, so relax and get accustomed. Often blended with other herbs.

Smoking damiana has not shown to be habit-forming.

Flavor: Fresh, quality Damiana produces aromatic, smooth smoke with a strong, mildly spicy flavor.

Cautions: Smoke can irritate throat and lungs. Use in moderation. Not recommended for people with respiratory conditions.

Damiana Tinctures

Tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts made by soaking herbs in a solution of food-grade ethanol (grain alcohol) or glycerin.

Damiana Tincture Recipe
Ingredients:

• Dried damiana leaves or powder
• Food-grade grain alcohol or glycerin

Instructions

1. Add dried leaves/powder to a food-safe, watertight container.
2. Pour in alcohol/glycerin until herbs are saturated.
3. Seal and check over 24 hours to ensure soaking.
4. Soak for 6 weeks, shaking regularly.
5. Strain liquid using herb press or cheesecloth.

Storage: Store in a glass tincture bottle with a dropper, away from the sun, at/below room temperature.

Dosage: 1-2 ml (20-40 drops) 2 times daily.

Damiana Smudge

Enhance your smudging rituals with this sacred botanicals pleasant fragrance and calming aroma. Long revered in Mexican and Central American traditions as the “Green Goddess”.

Damiana is rarely used in smudge sticks because it has small leaves and flowers.

How to Use Damiana Leaf as Smudge:

1. Light a charcoal disk in a fire-safe bowl and wait for it to glow red.
2. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of loose damiana leaf or powder on the disk.
3. Gently fan the smoke around the room.
4. Add more damaina in small amounts as needed.

Always smudge in a well-ventilated room, and do not leave burning smudge unattended.

The hand processed variety is meticulously cleaned by hand. Please take a look at our Hand Processing Herbs page for more information.