Damiana
Turnera aphrodisiaca (Named after it's obvious reputation.)

Family; Turneraceae.

Propogation: By seed root division or cuttings.
Material: Fragrant leaves of shrub found in tropical America, Texas, and California.

Habitat: Native to tropical America and Africa. Aprox 60 spp.. flowers mostly solitary, yellow, white or mauve.

Usage: 2 tbsp. leaves simmered in 1 pt. water. Tea is drunk at the same time as pipefuls of leaves are smoked.

Active Constituents: Undetermined principle in oily fraction of extract.

Effects: Mild aphrodisiac and marijuana-like auphoria lasting 1-1.5 hours. Regular, moderate use has tonic effect on sexual organs.

Contraindications: Smoke harsh on lungs, best used in water-pipe.
Tea has slightly bitter taste; honey may be added. Some say excessive long-term use may be toxic to liver.

Mexican and Central American Indians smoked this herb in teas, in smoking mixes and made a liqueur with Damiana based on Tequila, Vodka can also be used. Damiana is a stimulant famed as sexual rejuvenator whether the result of abuse or aging, and can certainly enhance sexuality. Its effect is relaxant, tonic on the nervous system and well being in general. Indian women of Central and South America have used this herb for hundreds of years as a sexual stimulant. Damiana contains female hormones and helps to deactivate menopause. Damiana has a slight euphoric effect and is believed to emotionally relate to the realm of the Goddess. Drinking damiana tea can activate erotic dreams. American ginseng is given to younger people for its cooling and thirst quenching effects, and to treat fever and hangover. S, which dissipates heat, and strengthens the yin.

Famed by the women of Mexico for its aphrodisiacal qualities. It is reported that when the herb is smoked and used as a tea and smoked as well, over a period of time its effects are noticed.

This desert herb and claimed that drinking the tea and smoking the herb in the evening, enhanced and encouraged that romantic occasion. Damiana is used as a prostate tonic, anti depressant and nutrient for sluggish sexual organs. Women have reported experiencing amarous dreams after drinking the tea and smoking the herb in the evenings.

Damiana liqueur
Mexicans make a popular liqueur by soaking about 1 cup of the dried leaf in a bottle of tequila or vodka for 10 days. Then strain the liquid from the leaves. Add the alcohol drenched leaves to 750 mil of water and soak overnight. Place the aqueous solution into a saucepan, gently heat to just warm for 20 minutes then strain the liquid from the leaves and add 1/2 to 1 cup of honey (to taste) stir and disolve the honey, let cool slightly and add the two solutions together. Shake and let sit in a dark cool place for 4 weeks (it may be enjoyed straight away though leaving it to mature is best) and enjoy. A slight sediment may form in the bottom of the mixture. This is just fines of the herb which may be drank or filtered off.

Usage: 2 tbsp. leaves simmered in 1 pt. water. Tea is drunk at same time as pipeful of leaves are smoked.

Active Constituents: Undetermined principle in oily fraction of extract.

Effects: Mild aphrodisiac and marijuana-like auphoria lasting 1-1.5 hours. Regular, moderate use has tonic effect on sexual organs.