Damiana
Turnera diffusa
infusion · leaf
⚠️ Psychoactive
The app never suggests a psychoactive plant, and no milestone asks you to take one.
It has calming and mildly psychoactive effects, and contains cyanogenic glycosides.
If you feel unwell after taking it, even several hours later, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911.
Small shrub with fragrant leaves and flowers that flavors a Mexican liqueur served in margaritas.
- Origin
- Southern Texas, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean
- Season (United States)
- all year round
- Preparation
- The leaves are drunk as an herbal tea.
- Did you know?
- The bottle of damiana liqueur is shaped like a pregnant woman, a nod to its reputation as an aphrodisiac.