Damiana is a gentle herb which is commonly given in the form of tea or infusion. Recent researches and tests have proved that damiana is a natural aphrodisiac. It basically acts as a stimulant that works directly on the reproductive organs. Also, this tea has been in use for centuries in folk medicine where it is best known to treat a variety of ailments related to constipation and low libido. Having such countless benefits of damiana, won’t you like to try making this tea at your home. It’s very simple to prepare damiana tea. Here’s the guide which will help you in the process.
Complexity Level: Moderate
Time Required: 10 minutes
Resources Required:
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Dried damiana leaves
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Coffee mugs
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Tea kettle
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Honey
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Lemon wedge
Instructions
1. Take damiana leaves in a coffee mug
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First of all, place 2 heaping tsp of damiana leaves in a coffee mug. Make sure that the mug is clean and there are no impurities in it.
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Also, the mug needs to be made of a material that is heat proof i.e. the mug must be capable of maintaining the temperature of its content for a long period of time.
2. Add boiling water
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Now, pour one mug of water in a tea kettle and then place the kettle over the flame on a stove.
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Allow the water in the kettle to boil.
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Once the water starts boiling then remove the kettle from the heat and pour the boiling water into the mug containing dried damiana leaves.
3. Strain the tea in a coffee mug
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Allow the damiana tea to steep for at least 3-5 minutes depending on how hard you want your tea to be.
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Now, strain the tea into another coffee mug. As far as damiana leaves are concerned, simply throw them in the garbage can or compost pile.
4. Add honey and garnish the tea
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If you want to sweeten your tea then you can add a teaspoon of pure, raw honey to it. But never add granulated sugar for this purpose as sugar can damage the healing properties of damiana tea.
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For additional flavors, you can even garnish your damiana tea with lemon wedges. Other option can be the addition of 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Drink the tea immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there any side effects of drinking damiana tea?
Till date, no such side effects have been reported so far, however, tests are being conducted to determine the long term effects. But damiana tree is not recommended for a pregnant women or children below 13 years of age. Also, you must not drink damiana tea if you are suffering from diabetes. It’s better to consult a doctor or a herbalist before consuming any herb on a regular basis.
Quick Tips:
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If the flavor is too strong then you can even add other pleasant tasting herbs like mint.
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You can alter the strength of the flavor by varying the time for which damiana leaves remain in the cup of hot water.
Things To Watch Out For:
The effect of this herb is still not known on the fetus, but still it’s better not to give damiana tea to a pregnant women as it has been rightly said “it’s better to be safe than sorry”.
