{"id":6606,"date":"2021-03-08T17:56:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T17:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=6606"},"modified":"2024-11-01T18:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:19:55","slug":"damiana-mojo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/damiana-mojo\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ve Still Got Mojo and Damiana May Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If candlelight dinners and Barry White aren\u2019t doing the trick, there may be some other ways to turn up the heat, starting with an amazing herb that\u2019s been the go-to libido enhancer for centuries. It\u2019s called damiana and it\u2019s more popular than ever for both men and women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Damiana (Turnera Diffusa)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turnera diffusa<\/em> is a small, low-growing, woody shrub herb<\/a> with aromatic leaves and small bright yellow flowers. Native to Mexico, Central and South America where it grows wild, damiana was first used by the ancient Aztecs. Over the centuries, damiana has been used medicinally for many health reasons including digestion, anxiety, blood sugar, bladder and relaxation. Traditionally, however, it\u2019s been noted for its positive effect on sexual energy, sex drive and mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Low Sexual Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s bound to happen at some point. You\u2019re just not in the mood for a rollicking romp in the bedroom and not sure you\u2019ll ever be. But wait, not so fast. Our modern life is brimming with daily stressors: work, family, and finances not to mention the effects of environmental toxins, changing hormones, and body image. It\u2019s no wonder sex is the first thing to go.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits and Traditional Use of Damiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although we have only anecdotal evidence to go on, damiana supporters give it high marks for:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n