Damiana grows in the wild in Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, as well as in parts of South America. It is a small herb that was originally native to Northern Mexico. The leaf and the stem of the damiana plant are the most commonly used components. Damiana was first used by the Mayans in the treatment of giddiness and loss of balance. Damiana herb has been used for hundreds of years to treat a variety of medical conditions, most commonly constipation and low libido. The herb itself is quite gentle and lends itself well to the tea medium. The Damiana plant extract is usually made into tea to treat conditions ranging from constipation to depression. Here are some of the diseases that the plant is used to treat : Coughs, Fibromyalgia, Emphysema, Low Estrogen, Frigidity, Hot flashes, Impotency, Infertility, Menopause, Parkinson's disease, Inflammation of prostate and Lou Gehrig's disease. Damiana is a strengthener for the nervous system. It also has an ancient reputation as an Aphrodisiac - this may or may not be true but it is a tonic for the central nervous and hormonal systems. The pharmacology of the plant suggests that it has a testosterone like action. The damiana herb is not so very well known in the United States, but in rest of the world it is popular for its profound effects on the body and the mind. As expressed Damiana is useful as part of a method to treat clinical depression. So include the Damiana Herb with prescription depression medications, to help in easing up the libido issues.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Give yourself a Treat of Damiana Herb
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