Anti-Stress Tea
★★★★★
I followed JL from Pasadena, California's recipe exactly:
2 handfuls of damiana, 1 handful chrysanthemum flowers, 1 teaspoon of chuchuhuasi and 1 teaspoon of hercampuri.
I steeped added the damiana to cool water and let it boil for a few minutes before turning it off. Then while it cooled I added the rest of the ingredients. I then strained it after abou15 minutes and put the remainder liquid in a glass jar that I keep in the fridge.
(USA)
06/17/2013
How much water? Do you put one handful in a pint or a gallon of water? That would make a difference.
(Sarasota, Florida)
06/17/2013
Hi TrudyG, I made my tea in a 4 quart saucepan and filled it up to the top. I realize that the key with this tea is to not drink too much of it earlier in the night so it has worn off by the morning. The best part of this tea is the well being I have after it wears off which is in the early afternoon right now! This is the best anti-anxiety and anti-stress herbal formula that I have tried to date. Tonight I will try taking 1/3 glass of tea at about 8:00pm instead of 11:00pm and see what happens.
Erectile Dysfunction
★★★★★
Warning; If you have high blood pressure you should limit yourself to two capsules or teas per day.
I live in Mexico so I'm well informed to the benefits of chili peppers. Cayenne is great but don't be afraid to experiment, my favorite is raw jalapenos, a little less spicy, and if you so happen to have hemorrhoids you'll appreciate this warning. Just a small serving about half a small pepper two or three times a week.
If you don't heed this warning your morning constitution could end up in screams for ice water. Now for the best help of all for erectile disfunction, Mexican Damiana. You can find it in many health food stores and in all Mexican grocery stores. ( yes Mexicans also suffer from impotency, its got to be that dam cactus juice) Take two teaspoons of this herb per day as a tea or as I do sprinkled on cereal or what ever you want to sprinkle it on, uncooked is best.
Be sure to get your two mile walk every day and hopefully you'll be back pestering your partner for a little romp. Very best to all. Duwayne
Nerve Pain
★★★★★
I have a new use for Damiana tincture. I have a severely injured shoulder, with some nerve pain as a bonus.
Today was terrible, and it felt like someone was stirring around in there with a fork. I had no pain-relieving herbs in the house, and took 2 full droppers of a bought Tincture in a little cranberry juice, just to ease my anxiety.
To my shock, within 10 minutes, the booming nerve pain started to fade. In half an hour, it was gone. After two days of crying, it was just gone. There is no info of strength on my bottle, but it is made by Horbaach. I hope this can help someone in pain. <3
Stimulating Tea
★★★★★
Results:
The first thing I noticed is the powerful calming effect on the nervous system this tea has. 10 minutes after drinking the tea, I become deeply relaxed. Damiana is widely used in many cultures for anxiety and nervous disorders, so this makes sense. The next "side" effect that was very surprising, even though I have read a lot about it on the internet, was the powerful aphrodisiac effects. This occured on the 2nd day of drinking the tea. OMG - be prepared for that! Finally, the tea is proving to be an appetite suppressant even though several of the ingredients are meant to stimulate the appetite!
Recipe: here is my friend's email.. a bit vague so I improvised.
Add to 1 quart of purified water:
2 handfuls of damiana leaf (find at bouncing bear or starwest botanicals)
Damiana requires about 15 minutes of steeping at boiling temperatures.
1 handful chrysanthemum flowers
1 spoonful of chuchuhuasi and 1 spoonful of hercampuri, (both from david wolfe's sunfood nutrition site, but you could use cat's claw or pau d'arco, etc..).
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After steeping the damiana on a low boil for 15 minutes, I turned off the heat and added the other 3 herbs. I then let the whole concoction steep for about 15 minutes. I added about 3 tablespoons blue agave nectar sweetener because the tea is otherwise too bitter.
I have been drinking 1 - 2 glasses a day, slowly.
Damiana's reported healing properties include: increases libido, reduces spasms, relieves depression, dries secretions, reduces blood sugar, stimulates digestion, calms nerves, increases urination, mildly laxative
Source: http://www.rain-tree.com/damiana.htm
Chuchuhuasi's healing properties include: reduces inflammation, kills cancer cells, relieves pain, prevents tumors, relaxes muscles, stimulates digestion, enahnces immunity, increases libido, supports adrenals
Source: http://www.rain-tree.com/chuchuhuasi.htm
Hercampuri's healing properties include: digestive, treatment of hepatitis, treatment of varicose veins, reduction of blood cholesterol, treatment of hypertension
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercampuri
I hope people will try the damiana tea and send in their feedback. If you are preparing damiana with other herbs, I would like to know which ones and how you brew your tea. It is amazing!
(Pasadena, Calif, Usa)
07/24/2011
Sorry, I just realized I forgot to include Chrysanthemum tea healing properties in my post about damiana tea. Please add this.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysanthemum_tea#Medicinal_use
"Chrysanthemum tea has many purported medicinal uses, including an aid in recovery from influenza, acne and as a "cooling" herb. According to traditional Chinese medicine the tea can aid in the prevention of sore throat and promote the reduction of fever. In Korea, it is known well for its medicinal use for making people more alert and is often used to waken themselves. In western herbal medicine, Chrysanthemum tea is drank and used as a compress to treat circulatory disorders such as varicose veins and atherosclerosis.
In traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum tea is also used to treat the eyes, and is said to clear the liver and the eyes. It is believed to be effective in treating eye pain associated with stress or yin/fluid deficiency. It is also used to treat blurring, spots in front of the eyes, diminished vision, and dizziness. [1] The liver is associated with the element Wood which rules the eyes and is associated with anger, stress, and related emotions.
(Pasadena, California, Usa)
08/14/2011
Update: I am on my 3rd week of drinking damiana tea. I was using chrysanthemum teabags from Trader Joe's when I wrote my first post, but have since gotten a bag of organic chrysanthemum flowers to make the tea with.
Damiana is having a tremendous effect on me. Not so much my boyfriend - he doesn't notice any difference when he drinks it. I think it may be better suited for women. Basically when I drink it, damiana turns me into a hormonal teenager again with sex on my mind all the time (not kidding). Ladies, if you are looking to stimulate your love life, this is it. Just start off slowly and with small amounts. I have lost 4 pounds without trying and my skin looks great. It does still make me lethargic if I drink more than 1/4 cup during the day. Am giving it to several friends and will update their feedback at some point.
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
09/10/2011
About a year ago I bought damiana capsules from the health food store and they made me feel terrible. I got hot flashes (am not menopausal) and high blood pressure. I felt so bad for a few days that I threw out the rest of the bottle. Total waste of money. I am going to buy the herbs and see what happens. I think adding crystanthemum is important to this formula. A friend of mine studying herbology told me teas have different effects than capsules. The capsules I took were straight damiana. Wish me luck.
(Sydney, Australia)
05/29/2015
So what works best then, the real damiana leaf or the capsules. Can the leaf be purchased online?
(London)
09/04/2017
★★★★★
Hi. Damiana definitely works in men!!! :-)
