Damiana
as a Sex Enhancer
Health
News
True
love lasts a lifetime. Lovemaking, on the other hand, is gone
far too early in life. Stress, lack of interest, hormonal
changes, impotence, boredom…when the passion has passed,
everyone has a reason why.
However,
if you would rather rekindle the excitement than take refuge
in excuses, discover the stimulating potential of supplementation
to light the fire of sexual desire. And for still more sexual
enhancement, there is Turnera aphrodisiaca (damiana), an herb
reputed to be a sexual stimulant and folk cure for impotence.
Ancient
Sex Enhancers
Found
in Central and Latin America, the West Indies, and Africa,
this popular botanical has a reputation built over hundreds
of years. It has mostly been used as a sexual stimulant, as
a cure of sexual atony (lack of tone), and therefore, as an
overall tonic and remedy for sexual weakness. While the data
has not always been known on all its effects, it has been
written about for nearly 300 years as a sexual stimulant:
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Damiana was used as a sex-boosting tea by ancient Mayans.
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Modern Mexicans favor a liquor made of it and named damiana,
popularly known as “the liquor for lovers.”
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Elsewhere, it has been used to treat infertility.
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A chemical analysis of the plant reveals that it contains
arbutin, betasitosterol, alkaloids, and various essential
aromatic oils, the chief of which are cineol, pinene, and
pycymene. The alkaloids could have a testosterone-like effect
on hormone levels and thus raise libido in both men and
women.
In
short, centuries of folk usage suggest this potent plant extract
provides the nutritive and metabolic support required to enrich
the genitourinary and reproductive system. According to the
Stephan Clinic, although damiana can increase blood flow to
the pelvic area soon after ingestion, best results come from
cumulative dosage for a month.
The
Woman’s Aphrodisiac
A
significant and not adequately addressed cause of women’s
disinterest in sex is depleted testosterone. In both men and
women, testosterone is the hormone that determines sex drive.
As hormone levels decline in women from the mid-30s through
menopause in the mid-to-late 40s, so does their sexual desire
and performance. Although a masculinizing hormone in large
amounts, small amounts of testosterone are found in women
with optimal endocrine function.
It
is not clear how damiana stimulates testosterone because more
research is needed. But one thing is clear — stimulating testosterone
can revive a woman’s sexual desire. It should also facilitate
a feeling of wellness and vitality overall, adding to energy,
including sexual energy. Damiana is also believed to balance
hormones for menopausal women.
For
Men, Too
Damiana
works for men, too — both for enlarged prostate problems
and for sexual stimulation. It is even said to increase sperm
count. And, as a remedy, damiana tends to cure impotence due
to nervous anxiety about sexual performance.
Stress,
tiredness, prostate problems, lack of desire — they
all keep the fire of sexuality from burning bright.
That’s
why men who aren’t performing up to their own expectations,
or those who would like to be “stronger longer,”
should take advantage of this potent plant extract.
A
Final Word
There
is no one aphrodisiac that will erase the need for frequent
exercise and a healthy diet. However, damiana, when combined
with other key nutrients does have the potential of contributing
to a good sex life and increased sexual drive. Because after
all, your love doesn’t stop at a certain age, so why
should your lovemaking.
by
Cathy Oats
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