Damiana
plant
taxonomy
parts used
application
mode of action
Damiana
Turnera diffusa
Leaf, stem
Used to reduce anxiety (anxiolytic)
Anxiolytic effects; apigenin may play a role in this activity, central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity. Hypoglycemic agent, sedative-hypnotic agent (used to reduce tension and anxiety and induce calm (sedative effect) or to induce sleep (hypnotic effect).