Damiana (Turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca) grows natively in Mexico, Caribbean and in Namibia. Damiana is believed to have been used by ancient Maya as an aphrodisiac. Traditionally in herbal medicine Damiana is used as a strengthening remedy for the nervous system, stimulant, aphrodisiac, diuretic and antidepressant. Damiana also helps calm anxiety and remedy menstrual irregularities. Food and beverage flavorings can be derived from it's leaves but it stays mostly popular due to it's claimed varied medicinal uses and aphrodisiac qualities.

Make a tea from this ethnobotanical plant by infusing dried leaves (approx. 4g) in a cup of boiling water.