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Damiana (Turnera diffusa) |
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Damiana is an herb that acts as a
tonic to the nervous system, considered useful in the treatment of depression
with anxiety. Long considered to be an aphrodisiac, Damiana
has traditionally been used to restore sex drive. This herb may be used for
any menopause type® and is particularly helpful in women with
symptoms suggesting a deficiency of testosterone and/or other androgens. Menopause types® that may benefit
significantly by using this herb include Menopause Types® 2, 5, 8
& 11. Learn more about your menopause
type®. . . |
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Please
review page 235 in "What's Your Menopause
Type?" |
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See
below for a list of actions and properties. |
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Actions: antidepressant, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, circulatory stimulant, endocrine alterative, |
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helps balance female
hormones, increases sperm count, mild diuretic, mild laxative, |
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mild purgative, nervine, nervous system alterative, stimulant, stomachic, testosterone-like effects, |
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antidepressant, tonic,
urinary antiseptic, urinary vasodilator |
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Traditional use: amenorrhea, anxiety, atonic
constipation, bed-wetting, coital inadequacy, cough, |
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debility, depression,
fatigue, frigidity, headache, hot flashes, impotence, lethargy, |
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menopausal hormone
imbalances in women, menopausal symptoms, menstrual disorders, |
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nephritis, nervous
dyspepsia, painful menstruation, prostatitis,
sexual neurasthenia |
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