Herbs to Help You Out
  • Introduction
  • Front Matter
    • Introduction
  • Recipes
    • Balms and Salves
    • Decoctions
    • Herbal Oils
    • Honey Blends
    • Infusions & Teas
    • Medicinal Food
    • Ointments
    • Poultice
    • Wash
  • Herbs
    • Ashwagandha
    • Bala
    • Brahmi
    • Damiana
  • Carrier Ingredients
    • Honey
    • Sesame Oil
  • Appendix
    • Guide by symptom(s)
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  • Parts Used
  • Characteristics
  • Benefits
  • Allies
  • Folklore and History
  • Cautions

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  1. Herbs

Damiana

Used to increase energy, and treat asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual problems.

Parts Used

Leaves

Characteristics

  • aphrodisiac

  • mild laxative

  • mild mood enhancer

Benefits

  • relieve anxiety and nervousness

  • increases energy levels

  • improves digestion

  • treat constipation

  • boost sexual potency

  • heals stomach ulcers

  • helps with menstrual symptoms

  • treats urinary tract infections

Allies

Folklore and History

Cautions

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