Turnera
damianaturnera diffusa willd
Turnera
damianaturnera diffusa willd
Other Names:
Grass of the
shepherd
,
Herb of the Hangman
, Herb's Deer, White
Malva
,
Marjoram
,
Oregano Cimarron
,
Rompecamisas
Macho,
Turnera
.
The leaves of this plant, pleasant
flavor
of the
aromatic
, are used in
Mexico
as
a
substitute for
tea
, and enjoy well - deserved reputation as an aphrodisiac.
Habitat:
Southern United States,
Mexico
and
Central
American
countries. Is absent in Europe.
Description:
shrub of the
family
of Turneráceas, which reaches to 2 meters in height. The leaves are small and margins jagged, more apparent from the underside. Their flowers are small, colored blue or
yellow
, born in the armpit and upper leaf.
Used parts:
the leaves.
Properties and indications:
the leaves contain an
essential
oil (rich in cineol, and cimol pinene) the glycoside arbutina, initially
bitter
, tannin and resin. Its medicinal properties do not
depend
on any of these compounds in particular,
but
are the result of the combination of them all. They are:
Toning
nervous
: its use is successful in case of fatigue, weakness, intellectual or physical exhaustion and
stress
. Unlike other stimulants, their action is mild and not addictive.
Stimulant of the
genital
organs: it
has
determined that an increase in the number and
vitality
of the sperm. In women, regulates the
menstrual
cycle and stimulates the
functions
of the ovary. In both sexes
has
a
revitalizing effect and aphrodisiac, which unlike other
sexual
stimulants,
has
no known side effects. Indicated in case of male
impotence
,
premature
ejaculation
and espermatorrea (involuntary spilling of semen)
Mild diuretic.
Usage:
infusion of 60 to 90 grams of leaves per
liter
of water. Take 2 or 3 cups daily. In extracts in the form of various pharmaceutical preparations.
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