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单词 damiana
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damiana


damiana

(ˌdæmɪˈɑːnə) n (Plants) a small shrub native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean: the leaves are commonly prepared in tea and consumed as an aphrodisiac
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damiana


damiana

damiana

Used for female reproductive system and cycles. Aphrodisiac, used for depression, impotence, nervousness, urinary problems, hypertension. Tests on rats showed definite increase in sexual activity. Small shrub with small yellow flowers. Chamomile-type scent. Fruits taste like figs. Leaf tea used as relaxant. Can interfere with iron absorption if taken too much.

damiana


damiana

Herbal medicine
An annual herb containing cineole, thymol and other volatile oils, such as cymene, calamenene (a cyanogenic glycosideresin), etc. It is said to be antimicrobial, laxative and stimulate sex hormone production, and has been used for depression, lethargy, hormone imbalances and urogenital disorders; some believe it to be an aphrodisiac.
Toxicity
Headaches, insomnia.

da·mi·a·na

(dah-mē-ah'nah) Herbal made from Turnera diffusa; purported value as an aphrodisiac and weight-loss supplement; tetanic seizures reported.
Synonym(s): herba de la pastora, miziboc.
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