Damiana was first used by the Maya in treating dizziness and loss of balance. The main use in the last century is aphrodisiac, a feature described in the scientific literature since 100 years ago.
The main function of Damiana extends to central nervous system (CNS) inhibitors, and quinone arbutin is useful for antibacterial activity. Damiana can be used with capsules, flour, tea, tincture.
Reported use
Damiana is mainly used for aphrodisiac effects for the prevention and treatment of sexual disorders. It is also used to treat nocturnal enuresis, depression, constipation, indigestion and neurosis, and maintains the main physical and mental health of the user.
Damiana boils in the water and inhaled steam is used to soften the head. There are also many reports on recreational use of hallucinating effect and euphoric effect.
Daily dose:
Extract: 2 to 4 ml twice a day to 3 times
Capsule: twice daily to three times 2-4 g
Tea: 1 cup (2 - 4 g) orally, with 5 oz (150 m) of boiling water, 3 times a day.
Risk:
Damiana side effects include insomnia, headache, hallucinations, inflammation of the urethral mucosa and liver disorders. It may cause diabetes.
Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not use these herbs.
Clinical consideration:
If seven ounces (198 g) or more of the extract is consumed, there is a possibility of causing a seizure attack.
Diabetic patients should try Damiana before discussing with health care providers. People with diabetes in diabetic patients need to carefully monitor the blood glucose level of diabetic patients to give hints to people with diabetes. Blood glucose monitoring and reporting on periodic changes are better suited to healthcare provider facilities. Monitor liver function as necessary.
Evaluate the substance of each patient thought to have caused hallucination.
We recommend that pregnant women, infants, and the elderly avoid using this service because there is not enough information on safety.
Tell patients direct side effects and new signs and symptoms of Damina
Instruct the patient to remind the pharmacist that they are taking medicinal herbs to obtain a more accurate prescription.
Advice the patient to consult with the healthcare provider before receiving the weight loss program.
Latest research
Complaints about the concept behind the use of Damiana and its effects have not been scientifically verified.
