Guest Author - Carolyn Chambers Clark, RN, EdD

Damiana leaves have been used for a long time in many countries as a sexual tonic and aphrodisiac and antidepressant. Available in capsules or tea form.

Cautions:
It should not be used when pregnant if or if you have diabetes or hypoglycemia. It can interfere with iron absorption so it shouldn't be used at that same time an iron supplement or iron-rich foods are ingested.

* This article is for informational, not medical, purposes. Consult your health care practitioner for treatment purposes.