Valentines day is quickly approaching. The usual suspects will make an appearance: chocolate, roses, wine, and a great meal. This year let’s add tea to the menu. Did you know there is a medicinal tea that has an aphrodisiac effect? Let me introduce to Damiana. This tea is sure to add a little spice to your love life. It’s relaxing and calming with stimulating effects.
Damiana also known as Turner diffusa dates back to the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. This medicinal plant can be found in the southern United States and Central America & South America.
So, why is Damiana considered a tea aphrodisiac?
A body releases cortisol when dealing with stress. Elevated cortisol levels leads to chronic stress. To remedy this, adaptogenic herbs, such as Damiana, naturally counteracts the effects of stress. The results are a relaxed body and a boost in energy which makes for a good sex life. Damiana has flavonoids, caffeine, and other compounds that increases sexual desire, improves stamina, enhances sexual performance, and fights fatigue syndrome (which we all know kills your sex drive). It also heightens blood flow to the genital area to improve libido. Men experience an increase in sperm count and women will have higher levels of sexual satisfaction. (If you are looking for relaxation, we have a tea for that.)
In addition to supporting a healthy sex life, Damiana does have other benefits.
Damiana serves as a mild laxative and rids the body of toxins and fights off infections. It’s full of antioxidants that helps with depression and anxiety. Damiana is also a woman’s herb of choice. Not only does it help with menstrual disorders but aids in PMS symptoms such as cramps and mood swings. (Damiana should not be consumed by pregnant women).
As you can see this popular herb is versatile with great benefits. Maybe it’s time to invite Damiana into your life. On this valentines day, add more spice to your life with Damiana, a tea aphrodisiac.
How To Brew Damiana:
- Steep 1 tsp of Damiana in boiling water (212 F) for 5 minutes.
- Add sweetener of choice.
…because it’s peace