Damiana Leaf is cut, and sold by the ounce.
Damiana Leaf is an aromatic, shrubby perennial has light green leaves and long yellow-orange flowers.
Damiana Leaf was used as an aphrodisiac tea by the Aztecs and the Mayans, and is still used today predominantly in love and sexuality spells.
It's also used for fertility, but that is strictly a magickal association (not a medical one).
Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Aries
Gender: Male
Planet: Pluto
Element: Fire
Deities: Pan, Oshun
Basic Powers: Aphrodisiac, increases psychic abilities, clairvoyance
When Damiana Leaf is used in meditation incense, it is said to increase psychic ability and
clairvoyance. It should be stored with quartz crystal.
Medicinal Usage:
Damiana Leaf is used for depression, sexual vitality, strengthens the reproductive
systems, and dream therapy.
Culinary Usage:
Dried Damiana Leaves can be used to make tea.
Cosmetic Usage:
N/A
Usage Example:
To make tea of the Damiana herb, take ½ oz. and mix this with 1 litre of water. Let this boil softly for 5 minutes, let it cool
down, sift it and drink a few cups.
Damiana Leaf is useful in magical work in that it aids in the breaking down of the natural mental barriers and inhibitors, if not used in excess, and preferably not by someone working on the opening of a gateway/portal. It can be highly useful in tantra magick and in such activities as Astral travel, deep meditation and spirit quests.
Damiana Leaf may also be useful in small quantities for stomach ailments, and pain relief in mixes with other herbs.
NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Damiana Leaf listed above, we are not doctors,
and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest
you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical
remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not
meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall
be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.