Turnera aphrodisiaca - Damiana’s botanical name gives a clue as to its traditional use. A native to Central America, there is evidence the Mayans took advantage of Damiana’s properties and European herbals claim Damiana as a tonic to the ‘sexual apparatus’! However, there is much more to recommend Damiana. It is useful for nervous disorders particularly mild depression and anxiety. It has also been used to ease bladder and kidney complaints.