{"product_id":"damiana-leaf","title":"Damiana Leaf (Turnera diffusa) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDamiana Leaf \u003cem\u003e(Turnera diffusa)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamiana is a fragrant, aromatic shrub native to the subtropical regions of Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean — a plant whose small yellow flowers, resinous leaves, and distinctive aromatic character have made it one of the most beloved botanicals of the Mayan and Mexican herbal traditions. Used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, Damiana was introduced to Western botanical practice in the 19th century and has since become a popular botanical in contemporary Western herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Damiana leaf is certified organic, cut and sifted to preserve its aromatic essential oils and botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turnera diffusa (syn. Turnera aphrodisiaca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passifloraceae (Passionflower family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damiana, Mexican Damiana, Old Woman’s Broom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico \/ Central America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, pale green dried leaf pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, slightly resinous, faintly fig-like, distinctive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, aromatic, slightly sweet, faintly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the subtropical and tropical regions of southern Texas, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, Turnera diffusa is a small aromatic shrub that grows to about 2 meters in height, producing small, pale green leaves with serrated margins and small, bright yellow five-petaled flowers. The plant grows in dry, rocky soils and open scrubland. Its leaves contain a complex mixture of essential oils, flavonoids, and other botanical compounds that give it its characteristic aroma and bitter flavor. Damiana was used by the Guaycura people of Baja California and by the Maya, who prepared it as a tea. It was introduced to the United States in the 1870s and was listed in the National Formulary from 1888 to 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamiana has been used by the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America for centuries, particularly by the Maya and the peoples of Baja California. It was traditionally prepared as a tea and used as a tonic botanical. It was introduced to Western botanical practice in the 19th century and became popular in American and European herbal traditions. It is traditionally associated with the nervous system and reproductive system in Western herbal practice and is frequently used in nervine and tonic formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf in hot water for 10–15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with Oat Straw, Ashwagandha, and Skullcap in nervine tonic formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiqueurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used to flavor the original Margarita in Mexican tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Damiana leaf maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications (particularly those for diabetes or blood sugar regulation), or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054427947,"sku":"SQ0625083","price":7.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c631fa3-91ca-419a-82e6-8d0d24fd9866.png?v=1764892484","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/damiana-leaf","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}