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| Description: Damiana is a shrub belonging to the Passifloraceae family that bears small and aromatic flowers when it reaches upto 2 meters in height. It blossoms from early to late summer. The flowers turn into the fruits whose taste resembles figs. The measurement of leaves is about 1-2.5 in length and upto 6 mm wide. It is smooth and has pale green upper surface. It is ovate to lanceolate in shape with short petioled and 2 glands at base. The margins are recurved and have few serrate teeth. It provides odor similar to chamomile due to the presence of essential oils. Health Benefits: Treat sexual problems Not only male, it is effective for women as well. It assists men to regain sexual prowess whereas it benefits women sexuality. Damiana provides positive effect on libido due to which it enhances the flow of blood to genital regions. The research has been only made on laboratory rats which show that Damiana could effectively treat sexual dysfunction. Though number of animal studies has been carried out still human studies should be made to recommend it as an aphrodisiac. Calms mind Damiana is an aid for nervous disorders and stress. It is not confirmed to be effective for anxiety and stress but the presence of damianin helps to provide a calming effect on nervous system. It is used to enhance mood for centuries. It is useful for treating stress associated symptoms such as bed wetting, upset stomach and also calm the nerves. It helps to enhance energy and also increases stamina that helps to lethargy and fatigue. Cure stomach ulcers Damiana helps to treat gastric complaints such as gastric ulcers. The arbutin content of plant helps to treat two types of ulcer. It possesses anti-ulcer activity and antioxidant properties. Supports weight loss It acts like a mild laxative which helps to loosen stools and also cleanses system. A study shows that the combination of Damiana, guarana and yerbe mate provides thermogenic effect that helps to suppress appetite. It also makes the patients feel full faster and slows gastric emptying. Treat infections It is an effective aid for bladder problems by easing the bladder problems as well as urination. Supports digestion Damiana assist the process of breakdown of sugars an fats in digestive system that enhance the absorption of nutrients. It clears digestive tract from toxins that could interfere in digestion and makes feel sick. It is effective for treating constipation and indigestion due to the presence of laxative properties. Treat breast cancer Cancer has become the major cause for death in the world that affects over six millions of lives in a year. Its treatments are very expensive. In traditional medicine, Damiana is used as an aphrodisiac, stimulant and diuretic. The stems and leaves are used for infusion or flavoring. The studies have shown the antioxidant, antibacterial, estrogenic, prosexual and antiaromatase activity of Turnera diffusa Wild. The study was carried for evaluation of cytotoxic effects of extract as well as organic fractions on five tumor cell lines. The methanolic extract showed greater activity on breast cancer cells. |
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