Plant database entry for damiana turnera diffusa with 8 images and 39 data details. Turnera aphrodisiacahas a long tradition of use as a homoeopathic medicine in central nervous system cns disorders. This herb has a reputation for treating and arousing sexual desire in both men and woman which is revealed by the second part of its botanical name aphrodisiaca. Estimation of apigenin, an anxiolytic constituent, in turnera aphrodisiaca article pdf available in indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences 706. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca damiana pfaf plant database. Turnera diffusa damiana turnera diffusa and turnera aphrodisiaca has the same medicinal properties, whereas turnera ulmifolia looks the same but has a different chemistry. Among all the extracts, only methanol exhibited significant antianxiety activity at a dose of 25 mgkg with respect to control. Despite a long tradition of use in the treatment of various ailments, no systematic phytochemical and pharmacological work has ever been carried out on t. Find patient medical information for damiana turnera diffusa oral on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.
In mexico it is used primarily to treat female problems. Edgar romualdo esquivelgutierrez, lilia alcarazmelendez. A female aphrodisiac herbal basic composition serves for natural treatments suffering from lack of sexual desire an arousal disorders. Individuals should consult their doctor before taking turnera diffusa compounds. Of course tissue culture is not widely available for the average gardener. Turnera aphrodisiaca damiana, our favourite herb, was used by the aztecs for impotency and mexican women were also known to use the fragrant leaves in a tea to stimulate love making.
Clair, concluded that the drug is obtained from an undescribed species of turnera, which prof. College of pharmacy, barnala148 101, punjab, india. In the present investigation, petroleum ether 6080c, chloroform, methanol, and water extracts of t. Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca useful tropical plants. Clair, but was afterward determined as turnera aphrodisiaca. General information damiana is an aromatic, shrubby perennial growing about 1 metre tall.
Damiana users seek it out for sedative and aphrodisiac properties. Antianxiety activityguided fractionation of methanol extract of the plant led to isolation of 5,7,4. Damiana is a small shrub reaching a height of 4 to 6 feet 12 meters, bearing sweetsmelling, serrated leaves growing 4 to 10 inches 1025 cm long. In an animal study, turnera diffusa fluid extract 0.
It is turned into a liqueur and served in bordellos in mexico to get the clientel in the spending mood. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of turnera diffusa. The british herbal pharmacopoeia 3 lists specific indications for damiana as anxiety. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus. Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca ijppr septembernovember,2009, vol 1, issue 114 3 mice at various dose levels, i. Antianxiety activity studies of various extracts of turnera. Turnera aphrodisiaca ward turneraceae has been used traditionally as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, nerve tonic, and laxative and in kidney, menstrual, and pregnancy disorders. Names of turnera ulmifolia in various languages of the world are also given. The basic composition comprises extracts or particulate material from the plants epimedium grandiflorum, turnera diffusa var. Ward, on the examination of authentic specimens obtained by dr. This page was last edited on 9 october 2019, at 18. But, more than that, its a powerful tonic to the mind and body, and its ability to stimulate vitality and vigor is really remarkable. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca indian ayurveda herbs.
Turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. All of the information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. The two species used in herbal healing, both of which are referred to as damiana, are turnera aphrodisiaca and turnera diffusa. Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of mexico, including the mayan indians. Vasey and himself designated turnera aphrodisiaca, and this name we shall accept for the mexican damiana, until further light is thrown upon the subject.
Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus turnera passifloraceae with a focus on damiana turnera diffusa. Damiana, also known as turnera diffusa or turnera aphrodisiaca, is a shrub native to america. The exact mechanism of how turnera diffusa works is not known. This herb is said to function as a sexual tonic that not only boosts libido, but also enhances sexual pleasure. Turnera aphrodisiaca ward synonym turnera diffusa willd. Pdf estimation of apigenin, an anxiolytic constituent. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in turnera ulmifolia. Definition the article consists of the dried leaves of turnera diffusa wild. Turnera diffusa is believed to have stimulant, antidepressant, mood improving, libido enhancing, euphoric, and nervous system restorative properties. Damiana suggested uses include for headache, bedwetting, depression, nervous indigestion dyspepsia, atonic constipation, for prophylaxis and treatment of sexual disturbances, strengthening and stimulation during exertion, boosting and maintaining mental and physical capacity, and as an aphrodisiac. Anxiolytic, aphrodisiac, apigenin, turnera aphrodisiaca.
Vasey and himself designate turnera aphrodisiaca, and this name we shall accept for the mexican damiana, until further light is thrown upon the subject. Oct 07, 2008 the current investigation was carried out ot isolate the bioactive constituents from t. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The british herbal pharmacopoeia 3 lists specific indications for damiana as anxiety neurosis associated with. Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca suresh kumar 1, reecha madaan 1 and anupam sharma 2 1 s. Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, is a shrub native to southern texas in the united states, central america, mexico, south america, and the caribbean. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Damiana is widely used in traditional medicine as an anticough, diuretic increasing urine flow, and aphrodisiac agent. Mar 28, 2014 ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus turnera passifloraceae with a focus on damianaturnera diffusa. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca damiana benefits damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of mexico, including the mayan indians and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation, increased energy, asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual problems. Mounting behaviour was taken as a parameter to evaluate aphrodisiac activity.
Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of. This article is within the scope of wikiproject mexico, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of mexico on wikipedia. Bartenders in texas are mixing damiana liqueur into cocktails to help get the clubs shaking and savvy colorado chefs are dishing out aphrodisiac treats of damiana, cannabis, and chocolate sweetness. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license.
Antianxiety activity studies on homoeopathic formulations of. Considering this purpose, damiana is also referred to as turnera aphrodisiaca, and it was reportedly used by the mayans to enhance sexual experiences. An hptlc densitometric method has been developed to estimate apigenin in turnera aphrodisiaca aerial and its segregated parts leaves, stems. The plant is gathered from the wild for use in making teas and herbal medicines. It meets the acceptance criteria under the assay synonyms bohadschia humifusa c. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, reecha madaan and others published evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca find, read and cite all. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
Buy damiana turnera diffusa herbal fire botanicals. For the run down and blue, this is a great herb to know. It blossoms in early to late summer and is followed by fruits that taste similar to figs. Pdf estimation of apigenin, an anxiolytic constituent, in. It is excellent at restoring an exhausted state of the body and increasing its vital energies. Damiana turnera aphrodisiaca has been used for centuries, the mayan indians of mexico have used damiana as an aphrodisiac for both men and women. How turnera ulmifolia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Pdf evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca. Pharmacological evaluation of bioactive principle of turnera.
Evaluation of aphrodisiac activity of turnera aphrodisiaca. Antianxiety activity studies on homoeopathic formulations. Turnera diffusa damiana 100x extract powder world seed supply. List of various diseases cured by turnera ulmifolia. The anxiolytic constituent of turnera aphrodisiaca. Pharmacognostic standardization of turnera aphrodisiaca ward. For more multimedia, look at turnera on wikimedia commons. Damiana turnera diffusa plant profiler sigmaaldrich. The only scientifically proven way of propagation is by tissue culture morphological comparison of damiana turnera diffusa, willd. Damiana includes the species turnera diffusa and turnera aphrodisiaca. The damiana plant is so important that it has been classified in mexico as a national treasure and now a prohibited export as a live plant. Indicationspecific dosing for mexican damiana, turnera. These closelyrelated plants belong to the family of turneraceae and grow wild in the subtropical regions of the americas and africa.
Plants profile for turnera diffusa aphrodisiaca damiana. This page was last edited on 18 september 2014, at 12. Plants and seeds turnera diffusa damiana turnera diffusa. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Turnera ulmifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Its intensely aromatic leaves, long used by the maya peoples, are known for their aphrodisiac, tonic and diuretic properties. Turnera diffusa, commonly known as damiana, is an aromatic herb native to central and south america.
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