Damiana Herb, c/s

Turnera diffusa

Origin: Mexico
Form: Powder
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names:
Esoteric Uses: Visions and dreams concerning love and lust, intuition, desire and attraction
Esoteric Associations: Moon, Water
Incense Aroma: Mildly hemp-like, with fall leaves and a hint of subtle spice - the powder has a more charred aroma than other form

Damiana is considered a strong aphrodisiac, and indeed medicinally it acts directly on the reproductive organs.  Because of this many have associated this herb with Venus.  It's ability to give communication in dreams about matters of love and lust have led others to consider it a Mercurial plant. However since Damiana affects the sexual organs directly, and induces nostalgia and very mild dream-like states and euphoria, it shows its true Lunar nature.  Mercury is always rapid, uplifting, quick, symbolic and lucid in its dreams, while the dreams of a Lunar nature are equally vivid but also emotional, euphoric, associative, experiential and intuitive.

Traditionally, Damiana Leaf has been used by the people of Central and South America for hundreds of years. There it was first recorded by Spanish Missionaries as it was used by Mexican Indians, using Damiana leaves mixed with sugar as a powerful tea that enhanced lovemaking and worked as a powerful aphrodisiac. It is also named in Mexican folklore as the ingredient that flavored the original margarita; an alcoholic drink now famous throughout the world. Damiana has also seen use a wide array of magical tradition and practices, being used often in sex magic, increasing magical energy and aiding in divination, including use in dream magic and clairvoyance. In modern holistic use, Damiana leaf is still used as an aphrodisiac, but is reported to be of medicinal aid in treating coughs, constipation and depression. It is also said to help with fibromyalgia, and breathing issues, as well as impotency, infertility, and the varied symptoms of menopause.

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