Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is believed to have aphrodisiac properties. In addition it is helpful for headaches, depression, nervous dyspepsia, atonic constipation, for prophylaxis and treatment of sexual disturbances, strengthening and stimulation during exertion (overwork), and boosting and maintaining mental and physical capacity. The applicable parts of damiana are the leaf and stem.
Published Clinical Studiesc
A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function.
Ito TY, Trant AS, Polan ML.
University of Hawaii, School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
This study was open to women over the age of 21 years with an interest in improving their sexual function. Of the 77 participants, 34 received ArginMax and 43 received a placebo. ArginMax for Women is a proprietary nutritional supplement consisting of extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana, L-arginine, multivitamins, and minerals. After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the ArginMax group improved in satisfaction with their overall sex life, compared with 37.2% of the placebo group (p < 0.01). Notable improvements were also observed in sexual desire, reduction of vaginal dryness, frequency of sexual intercourse and orgasm, and clitoral sensation. No significant side effects were noted.
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PMID: 11554217 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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