damiana

[ dam-ee-an-uh ]

noun

the dried leaves of a Mexican plant, Turnera diffusa, formerly used as a laxative and a tonic, and purported to be effective in the treatment of sexual impotence.

Origin of damiana

First recorded in 1865–70; from Latin American Spanish (Mexico)

damiana exerts a stimulant effect upon the sexual appetite and function.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 | Various
When night came, Rosa and damiana went to the ball, and Juana retired for the night as soon as her daughters were gone.
Filipino Popular Tales | Dean S. Fansler
The elder of these daughters was Rosa, and the younger was damiana.
Filipino Popular Tales | Dean S. Fansler
Then damiana put it on her foot, but her foot was too small.
Filipino Popular Tales | Dean S. Fansler
Then she sat between her two sisters, but neither Rosa nor damiana recognized her.
Filipino Popular Tales | Dean S. Fansler

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