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Also indexed as:Turnera diffusa
Damiana: Main Image© Steven Foster
Botanical names:
Turnera diffusa

Side Effects

The leaves have a minor laxative effect and may cause loosening of the stools at higher amounts. Until more is known about damiana’s effects on the female hormonal system, it should be avoided during pregnancy.6

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