Damiana 
 
Turnera aphrodisiaca
 
The latin name alone gives hint to what Damiana has to offer and although being an aphrodisiac is what damiana is most “known for'' - Damiana has more to offer. 
 
I like working with Damiana to relax muscles and increase circulation throughout our body because increasing blood flow also means sending more nutrients to the nerves and tissues in the body, which may be why Damiana has a strengthening, tonifying effect on the nervous system. 
 
Damiana is a key herb in our Liquid Zen formula because it is helpful in relieving stress, supporting us in relaxing, and bringing us more into the present moment.
 
Just a few more ways that Damiana can support you:
Helping you to wind down after a day of work - leave work at work and be home at home. 
Mood enhancement
Relieve feelings of depression / mental sluggishness
Increase YANG - vital energy. 
Support the digestive system
Contains nutrients & antioxidants

 
Damiana is a very cool herb to work with when you’re setting an intention to build a relationship with an herb for any reason at all. We like to practice the “simpling method” when building relationships with herbs and the simpling method is when you work with a single herb in the form of tea, tincture, capsules, etc. over a period of time and note any changes that you may experience in your body or life during that time. 
 
Damiana is an herb where most of the time you will feel a change or sensation in your body shortly after consuming, which can be fun when getting to know medicine. 
 
If you have any questions about working with this remedy, please call/text (904)-295-7384 or email communitynourishment@gmail.com