Damiana, TPA alkaloid extract
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a low shrub with fragrant leaves and yellow flowers, native to the subtropical regions of southern Texas, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The herb has been used for centuries in Maya and Aztec herbal lore as a mild mood and pleasure herb.
This extract is produced with the TPA method (Total Purified Alkaloids): the active plant compounds are isolated through several extraction and purification steps and then dissolved in an ethanol and water base. The result is a clear liquid extract without plant residue, wax or chlorophyll, more concentrated than the dried leaf or an ordinary tincture.
Dosage
Start with 5 to 10 drops (about 0.25-0.5 ml) per use and assess your response before increasing the dose; due to its high purity this extract is stronger per volume than the dried leaf.
Use
The extract can be taken sublingually (drops under the tongue) or diluted in a small amount of water or juice; the taste is sharp due to the ethanol content, so diluting makes it more pleasant. Do not use Damiana if you have liver or urinary tract conditions, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are under 18. Do not combine it with larger amounts of alcohol.
Storage
Store the extract cool, dark and upright with the cap closed, out of reach of children. Close the cap tightly after use to prevent the ethanol from evaporating. At Dutch-Smart you will also find Damiana as a dried herb, as a 10:1 extract and in capsule form, alongside other herbs in the love and aphrodisiac range.
