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Damiana for Men: What the Review Found and Missed
Damiana for men has a long traditional use as a sexual tonic, but a review found most work was done in chemical, cell or animal tests (Szewczyk and Zidorn 2014, Damiana review). Human studies tested products with other ingredients. We found no human result for damiana alone. HoneyBoost prints 10 mg of 5:1 extract, a 50 mg leaf equivalent.
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Written by the HoneyBoost label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The review
What does research say about damiana for men?
Very little. A review called damiana one of the most appreciated traditional plant remedies for desire, then noted that most of its effects were tested only in chemical, cell or animal assays (Szewczyk and Zidorn 2014, Damiana review).
Human work was limited to one weight study and one study of female sexual function. Each tested a product with other ingredients, so damiana's share could not be separated. No study of men taking damiana alone appears in our sources.
Memorial Sloan Kettering says the same: the human evidence is a small study in women of a multi-ingredient product and one small study in postmenopausal women, and most sexual-behavior evidence is from animals (MSK, Damiana).
Traditional use
What is damiana traditionally used for?
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf has been used as a diuretic, laxative, stimulant and sexual tonic (MSK, Damiana). "Traditional" describes custom, not proof.
The same page lists purported uses such as diabetes, sexual dysfunction and anxiety. The review also notes that damiana contains flavonoids and caffeine, among other compounds (Szewczyk and Zidorn 2014, Damiana review).
| Evidence type | What exists |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Yes, as a tonic |
| Chemical, cell and animal tests | Most of the work |
| Human, damiana in a blend | Weight and female sexual function |
| Human, damiana alone, in men | None found |
On the label
How much damiana is in HoneyBoost?
Each gummy prints 10 mg of damiana leaf extract at 5:1, a 50 mg leaf equivalent.
We cannot compare that with a studied dose, because our sources give none. Honest answer: no comparison is possible. The same is true for the other plant lines until a human dose is set. The blend below shows where damiana sits among the seven printed lines. Read the damiana page for more.
Mineral and amino acid: 2 lines
- ZnZinc (as zinc gluconate)2.5 mg · 23% DV
- ArL-arginine10 mg · DV not established
Plant extracts: 5 lines
- MaMaca root extract 10:110 mg · DV not established
- HGHorny goat weed extract 8:110 mg · DV not established
- DaDamiana leaf extract 5:110 mg · DV not established
- TATongkat ali root extract 100:125 mg · DV not established
- MuMucuna seed extract (98% L-DOPA)10 mg · DV not established
From the Supplement Facts box, in label order. Every amount is printed; there is no proprietary blend. Other ingredients (sugar, corn syrup, water, pectin, citric acid, natural flavor, guar gum, tapioca starch, sodium citrate, artificial color) are not active lines.
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Should men ask a doctor before trying damiana?
Yes, if you have diabetes or take daily medicine. MSK notes animal studies suggest damiana may lower blood sugar (MSK, Damiana).
The HoneyBoost label says not to use it if you have a medical condition or take other medications. Keep taking prescribed medicine. Erection or desire changes can come from treatable causes, so a doctor's visit is worth it.
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FAQ
HoneyBoost questions people ask
Is damiana really a sexual tonic?
Traditionally it is used as one, per Memorial Sloan Kettering. But most of the evidence is from animals, and a review found no human result for damiana alone. We do not call it one as a fact.
Does damiana have caffeine?
A review lists caffeine among damiana's compounds, along with flavonoids. The HoneyBoost label does not print a caffeine amount. If you are sensitive, ask your pharmacist.
Is damiana the same as maca?
No. Damiana is a leaf from Turnera diffusa. Maca is a root from Lepidium meyenii. HoneyBoost lists both as separate extracts, 10 mg each, with different ratios.
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