The medicinal part of the Damiana plant is its leaves, which are harvested during the flowering season.

Damiana is found throughout Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, as well as in parts of South America.

Damiana was recorded to be used as an aphrodisiac in the ancient Mayan civilization, as well as for "giddiness and loss of balance."

A Spanish missionary first reported that the Mexican Indians made a drink from the damiana leaves, added sugar, and drank it for its purported power to enhance lovemaking.

Damiana has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine throughout the world. It is thought to act as an aphrodisiac.

In Mexico, the plant also was first recorded with aphrodisiac effects in scientific literature over 100 years ago.

The traditional remedy calls for 2-4 g of dried leaves infused in a cup of boiling water; 2-3 cups are taken daily. Alternatively, 2-4 ml of a liquid extract or 3-4 grams of powdered leaf taken twice daily can be substituted if desired.

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