{"id":17018,"date":"2026-09-09T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/?p=17018"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:06:44","slug":"what-is-damiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/what-is-damiana\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Damiana? A Guide to Turnera diffusa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cornerstone-article damiana-guide\">\n<p class=\"article-lead\">\n<strong>Damiana<\/strong> is the common name of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em>, an aromatic shrub in the family Passifloraceae. The plant occurs naturally from southern Texas through parts of Central America and the Caribbean to parts of South America. Above all, the small aromatic leaves are the plant part most often found as a botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn this guide, we go through Damiana\u2019s botanical identity, natural distribution, appearance and chemical composition. <strong>In addition<\/strong>, we look at why the plant\u2019s chemical profile can vary between growing sites and how to distinguish dried leaves from powder and extract. Finally, we go through quality, documentation, storage and product classification.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<h2>Damiana quick facts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Scientific name<\/th>\n<td><em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> Willd. ex Schult.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Common name<\/th>\n<td>Damiana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Plant family<\/th>\n<td>Passifloraceae<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Order<\/th>\n<td>Malpighiales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Plant type<\/th>\n<td>Small shrub or subshrub<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Natural distribution<\/th>\n<td>Southern Texas, Central America, the Caribbean and parts of eastern Brazil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Common botanical raw material<\/th>\n<td>Dried leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Known compound groups<\/th>\n<td>Flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds and other plant metabolites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Aromexperten\u2019s raw material<\/th>\n<td>100% <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Origin<\/th>\n<td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#vad-ar-damiana\">What is Damiana?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#botaniskt-namn\">Damiana and Turnera diffusa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#utbredning\">Where does Damiana grow?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#utseende\">What does the plant look like?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#blad\">Why are the leaves used as a botanical raw material?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kemisk-sammansattning\">Which compounds are found in Damiana?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#flavonoider\">Flavonoids and phenolic compounds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#terpenoider\">Terpenoids and aromatic components<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#variation\">Why does the chemical profile vary?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#produktformer\">Leaves, powder or extract?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kvalitet\">How do you assess quality?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#forvaring\">Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#regelverk\">Product classification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fragor\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"vad-ar-damiana\">\n<h2>What is Damiana?<\/h2>\n<p>\nDamiana is the established common name of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em>, a small shrub or subshrub in the family Passifloraceae.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe plant develops small aromatic leaves and yellow flowers. <strong>Above all<\/strong>, the leaves have become the most common commercial botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe name Damiana, however, describes the plant itself or a raw material from the plant. It does not refer to a single chemical compound.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> it is important to distinguish between the botanical name, the plant part and the chemical profile that researchers or laboratories find in a specific sample.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"botaniskt-namn\">\n<h2>Are Damiana and Turnera diffusa the same plant?<\/h2>\n<p>\nYes. Damiana is the common name, while <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> is the accepted scientific species name.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, places the species in the genus <em>Turnera<\/em> and the family Passifloraceae.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, Kew\u2019s taxonomic register shows that older literature may use other names. One example is <em>Turnera aphrodisiaca<\/em>, which Kew today treats as a synonym of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>For clear botanical identification:<\/strong> a product description should state the full scientific name <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> and not just the trade name Damiana.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nRead the taxonomic record at<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/836578-1\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew \u2013 Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"utbredning\">\n<h2>Where does Damiana grow naturally?<\/h2>\n<p>\nKew states that <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> has a natural range from southern Texas through Mexico and Central America to the Caribbean and parts of eastern Brazil.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe species mainly occurs in seasonally dry tropical environments.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> Damiana is often associated with drier scrubland and other environments where the plant copes with distinct periods of lower rainfall.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAromexperten\u2019s raw material has <strong>Mexico as its stated country of origin<\/strong>. Mexico lies in the middle of the species\u2019 natural range.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>At the same time<\/strong>, it is important to distinguish between the species\u2019 natural geographical range and the exact place where a commercial batch was grown or harvested.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"utseende\">\n<h2>What does Damiana look like?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> grows as a small, often densely branched shrub.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe leaves are relatively small and can be obovate or oval. The edges have distinct small teeth, while the leaf surface contains fine glandular structures.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, the plant develops small yellow flowers that make the species relatively easy to recognise during the flowering period.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAt the same time, Kew\u2019s botanical descriptions show that the plant\u2019s exact size and shape can vary between populations and growing sites.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> botanical identity should not be determined solely by colour or a quick visual comparison of dried leaves.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"blad\">\n<h2>Why is Damiana found as dried leaves?<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe aromatic leaves are the plant part often used as a commercial botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen the producer harvests the raw material, the leaf material is separated and dried. <strong>The producer can then<\/strong> keep the leaves coarsely cut or process them further into a finer material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nDrying reduces the water content and makes the raw material more stable during storage and transport.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, drying does not mean that the material automatically becomes an extract or a standardised product.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>Dried Damiana leaves are still botanical leaf material.<\/strong> Extraction and standardisation are separate processing steps that require other processes and other documentation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"kemisk-sammansattning\">\n<h2>Which compounds are found in Damiana?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> contains many different natural plant compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA comprehensive phytochemical study isolated and characterised 35 different compounds from the plant. The researchers identified, among others, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, sugar-related compounds and cyanogenic derivatives.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, the study identified several compounds that the researchers had not previously described from the plant.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis shows that Damiana\u2019s chemical profile is much more complex than a simple list of one or two so-called active ingredients.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> a scientific study of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> shows which compounds the researchers found in their analysed samples. It does not automatically show the exact composition of every commercial Damiana batch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nRead the study via<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17284070\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nPubMed \u2013 Phytochemical investigation of Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"flavonoider\">\n<h2>Flavonoids and phenolic compounds in Damiana<\/h2>\n<p>\nFlavonoids are a well-documented part of Damiana\u2019s phytochemistry.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe published phytochemical study identified several flavonoid structures, including derivatives of luteolin, apigenin, syringetin and laricitrin.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, broader research reviews of the genus <em>Turnera<\/em> have described many different flavonoids and other phenolic compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFlavonoids act as secondary plant metabolites and can fulfil several roles in the plant, for example related to colour, environmental stress and the plant\u2019s chemical defence.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, a product text should not state an exact flavonoid content unless the laboratory has analysed the product in question.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"terpenoider\">\n<h2>Terpenoids and Damiana\u2019s aromatic profile<\/h2>\n<p>\nDamiana leaves have a characteristic aroma that is linked to the plant\u2019s volatile chemical components.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nResearch on <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> has identified several terpenoids and other volatile compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>For example<\/strong>, one study analysed plants from different areas of Tamaulipas in Mexico and identified 21 compounds in the essential oil fractions.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAt the same time, the researchers observed clear differences between plants from different geographical locations.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Consequently<\/strong>, the origin of the raw material can affect its aromatic and chemical profile.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nRead the study:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28237475\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nNatural variability of essential oil and antioxidants in Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"variation\">\n<h2>Why can Damiana\u2019s chemical profile vary?<\/h2>\n<p>\nBotanical raw materials are naturally variable materials.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nStudies of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> show that geographical origin can affect both the composition of the volatile oil and the amount of phenolic compounds in the plant material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, climate, rainfall, soil, the plant\u2019s developmental stage and harvest time can contribute to variation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAfter harvest, the drying method and storage conditions can also affect the properties of the raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> you should not use an analytical result from a research population in Mexico as if it were a batch certificate for all Damiana products.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"produktformer\">\n<h2>Damiana as leaves, powder or extract<\/h2>\n<p>\nDamiana can be found in several different botanical product forms.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAromexperten\u2019s current product consists of <strong>dried <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> leaves<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Product form<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Processing<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What does the form describe?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Dried leaves<\/td>\n<td>The producer harvests and dries the leaf material<\/td>\n<td>Botanical leaf material in dried form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crushed leaves<\/td>\n<td>The producer breaks dried leaves into smaller pieces<\/td>\n<td>Coarser divided leaf material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Powder<\/td>\n<td>The producer grinds dried leaf material<\/td>\n<td>Finer physical particle size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Extract<\/td>\n<td>The producer uses an extraction process to transfer selected components<\/td>\n<td>A different product form from ordinary dried leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standardised extract<\/td>\n<td>The producer checks defined analytical markers against a specification<\/td>\n<td>Requires stated markers and relevant analytical support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<strong>In other words<\/strong>, dried or crushed leaves are not the same as an extract.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nRead the product information for<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/damiana\/damiana\/\"><br \/>\nDamiana \u2013 Turnera diffusa leaves<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"kvalitet\">\n<h2>How do you assess the quality of Damiana?<\/h2>\n<p>\nColour, aroma and leaf structure can give a first impression of a dried botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, such visual properties cannot alone verify species identity, purity or chemical profile.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA better quality assessment combines botanical information with traceability and relevant documentation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Above all, check:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>the scientific name <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em><\/li>\n<li>which plant part the raw material consists of<\/li>\n<li>country of origin<\/li>\n<li>whether the raw material consists of leaves, powder or extract<\/li>\n<li>batch number where available<\/li>\n<li>harvest or production information when the supplier states it<\/li>\n<li>available laboratory documents<\/li>\n<li>storage information<\/li>\n<li>the condition and sealing of the packaging<\/li>\n<li>the product\u2019s clearly stated technical intended use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What can a COA show?<\/h3>\n<p>\nCOA stands for <em>Certificate of Analysis<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nSuch a document can, for example, report microbiological parameters, heavy metals, moisture content or selected chemical markers.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, a COA only shows the parameters the laboratory has actually analysed.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIf the laboratory has tested microbiology, for example, the result says nothing about the exact flavonoid or terpenoid profile.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> every product claim needs to be linked to the right type of documentation.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"forvaring\">\n<h2>How do you store Damiana leaves?<\/h2>\n<p>\nStore dried botanical leaves in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, the packaging should be kept well sealed to limit contact with moisture, air and foreign material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAromatic plant materials contain volatile components. <strong>That is why<\/strong> unsuitable storage can affect both the scent and the general properties of the raw material over time.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAlways follow the product\u2019s specific storage information and keep the raw material out of the reach of children.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"regelverk\">\n<h2>Damiana and product classification<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe botanical or historical use of a plant does not automatically determine how a commercial product may be classified or marketed.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Instead<\/strong>, companies need to take into account the product form, content, intended use and current legislation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA botanical raw material should therefore be described based on the product classification that actually applies to the product in question.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>Aromexperten\u2019s product classification:<\/strong> The Damiana product consists of 100% <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> leaves from Mexico and is sold as a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThis article therefore describes the plant from a botanical, chemical and raw material perspective. It contains no instructions on consumption, dosage or medical use.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fragor\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Damiana<\/h2>\n<h3>What is Damiana?<\/h3>\n<p>\nDamiana is the common name of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em>, a small shrub in the family Passifloraceae.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Are Damiana and Turnera diffusa the same thing?<\/h3>\n<p>\nYes. Damiana is the common trade name, while <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> is the scientific species name.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Where does Damiana grow naturally?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe species occurs naturally from southern Texas through Mexico and Central America to the Caribbean and parts of eastern Brazil.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Which part of Damiana is used as a botanical raw material?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe leaves are the most common commercial raw material. Aromexperten\u2019s product consists of dried <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> leaves from Mexico.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Which compounds are found in Damiana?<\/h3>\n<p>\nResearchers have identified several groups of compounds, including flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, saccharides and cyanogenic derivatives.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Do all Damiana products have the same chemical profile?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. Studies show variation between plants from different geographical areas. <strong>That is why<\/strong> exact product information requires analysis of the raw material or batch in question.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Are dried Damiana leaves the same as an extract?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. Dried leaves consist of botanical leaf material. An extract, by contrast, requires a separate extraction process.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Is Damiana powder more concentrated than leaves?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNot automatically. Grinding mainly changes the particle size and the physical form. It does not in itself mean chemical concentration.\n<\/p>\n<h3>How do you store Damiana?<\/h3>\n<p>\nStore dried leaves in a dry, cool place, well sealed and protected from direct sunlight.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Is Aromexperten\u2019s Damiana intended for consumption?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. The product is sold as a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes, and this article gives no consumption or dosage instructions.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>\nDamiana is the common name of <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em>, an aromatic shrub in the family Passifloraceae.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe species\u2019 natural range extends from southern Texas through Central America and the Caribbean to parts of South America. Aromexperten\u2019s raw material comes from Mexico.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, scientific analyses show that the plant has a complex chemical profile including flavonoids, terpenoids and phenolic compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAt the same time, studies show that the composition can vary between geographical populations. <strong>That is why<\/strong> you should distinguish general scientific information about the species from actual analytical results for a specific product batch.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAromexperten\u2019s current Damiana consists of dried <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> leaves and is sold as a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"important-notice\">\n<h2>Important information<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis article describes <em>Turnera diffusa<\/em> from a botanical, chemical and raw material perspective. It contains no consumption advice, dosage instructions or medical recommendations.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<h2>Explore Damiana as a botanical raw material<\/h2>\n<p>\nRead more about the botanical name, origin, available sizes, storage and the product\u2019s stated technical intended use.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-group\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/damiana\/damiana\/\"><br \/>\nSee Damiana leaves<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/product-category\/botanicals\/damiana\/\"><br \/>\nDamiana category<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"small-print\">\nThe product consists of botanical leaf material and is sold for crafts and technical purposes. This article contains no instructions on consumption or medical use.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources and further reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/836578-1\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew \u2013 Turnera diffusa Willd. ex Schult.<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17284070\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nZhao et al. \u2013 Phytochemical investigation of Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28237475\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nUrbizu-Gonz\u00e1lez et al. \u2013 Natural variability of essential oil and antioxidants in Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24468305\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nSzewczyk &amp; Zidorn \u2013 Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and bioactivity of the genus Turnera with a focus on Turnera diffusa<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"small-print\">\n<strong>Last fact-checked:<\/strong><br \/>\n<time datetime=\"2026-08-11\">11 August 2026<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Damiana is the common name of Turnera diffusa, an aromatic shrub in the family Passifloraceae. 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