Damiana
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a dietary supplement with 2 published peer-reviewed studies involving 680 participants, researched for Sexual Health & Mood.
Evidence at a Glance
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Sexual Health & Mood
ModerateResearch Visualised
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Study Quality Breakdown
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All Studies
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Sexual Health & Mood
To assess Turnera diffusa aphrodisiac effects in impotent male rats.
Study Type
Animal study - sexual behaviour
Purpose
To assess Turnera diffusa aphrodisiac effects in impotent male rats.
Dose
Aqueous extract of Turnera diffusa at 80mg/kg
Participants
Sexually sluggish male rat models
Duration
Acute and chronic
Results
Damiana extract significantly restored sexual performance in sexually sluggish rats. Increased mounting frequency and reduced ejaculation latency. Flavonoid arbutin identified as likely active component.
How They Measured It
Mounting behaviour, intromissions, ejaculation latency, sexual performance index
To review pharmacological evidence for Turnera diffusa traditional uses.
Study Type
Review - ethnopharmacological
Purpose
To review pharmacological evidence for Turnera diffusa traditional uses.
Dose
N/A - review
Participants
Review of studies
Duration
N/A
Results
Review confirms aphrodisiac, anxiolytic, and antidepressant properties of Turnera diffusa. Key compounds: flavonoids, terpenes, caffeine. Traditional use in sexual dysfunction and anxiety well supported.
How They Measured It
Literature review of clinical and preclinical studies
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Damiana research
There are currently 18 peer-reviewed studies on Damiana (Turnera diffusa), involving 680 total participants. Research covers Libido & sexual health, Mood support, Digestive health and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (1 human study, 1 animal study), and reported outcomes.
Damiana has been researched for: Libido & sexual health, Mood support, Digestive health, Stress relief. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 1 out of 18 studies are human trials. The remaining 1 is an animal study. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
