Ingredient: damiana
Damiana for Men: What 10 mg of Turnera Diffusa Extract Means
Damiana is a shrub from Mexico and Central America whose leaf is used as a traditional aphrodisiac. HoneyBoost prints 10 mg of 5:1 damiana leaf extract per gummy, equal to 50 mg of leaf. Sources show animal studies only and no human data for sexual function. No study tested HoneyBoost.
Written by the HoneyBoost label deskUpdated
The basics01
What is damiana and what is Turnera diffusa extract?
Damiana is a small shrub whose botanical name is Turnera diffusa. The leaf is dried for tea or made into a concentrated extract.
It has a long record as a traditional aphrodisiac, and it now sells as a damiana leaf supplement in capsules, teas and gummies. A record of use is not a record of results. Memorial Sloan Kettering describes the evidence as limited, with animal studies only for sexual behavior and no human data for that use (MSK, Damiana).
That makes damiana the thinnest line on the HoneyBoost label. The photo shows leaf material, not the amount in a gummy.
| Name on the label | Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1, 10 mg (equivalent to 50 mg damiana leaf) |
|---|---|
| What it is | A shrub leaf from Central America and Mexico (Turnera diffusa) |
| Printed amount per gummy | 10 mg of extract printed, which the label says equals 50 mg of damiana leaf |
| Plant equivalent on the label | 50 mg (5:1 extract) |
| Amount used in research | No human trial of damiana for sexual function was found, so there is no studied dose; Memorial Sloan Kettering lists animal studies only |
| Strength of evidence | Traditional use and animal studies only; human evidence is very thin |
| Main caution | Few safety data in people; large amounts may affect blood sugar, so ask a pharmacist if you take diabetes medicine. |
On the label02
How much damiana leaf extract is in one HoneyBoost gummy?
One HoneyBoost gummy holds 10 mg of damiana leaf extract, printed as "Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1." The label says that equals 50 mg of leaf.
A 5:1 extract takes about 5 parts of leaf for each part of extract. The amount sits on its own line, so no blend hides it.
| Printed amount | 10 mg extract per gummy |
|---|---|
| Extract ratio | 5:1 |
| Leaf equivalent | 50 mg |
| Daily Value | Not established |
| Active compound level | Not printed |
Of the six extracts, damiana has the smallest leaf equivalent. Compare all seven lines on the supplement facts page.
The evidence03
Does damiana boost libido in men?
No human study we read shows it does. The sources point to animal studies and to traditional use.
Memorial Sloan Kettering says there are no human data on damiana for sexual function (MSK, Damiana). The only human sexual-function data cited there come from multi-ingredient formulas tested in women, which tell us nothing about a man or about damiana alone.
HoneyBoost's damiana is a traditional ingredient with no studied dose. Neither we nor the sources can say what 10 mg does.
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Printed vs studied04
Is there a studied dose of damiana to compare with 10 mg?
No. No fetched source gives a dose, so we cannot say one gummy is a large or small share of anything.
That is why the dose scale on this site shows damiana as an empty jar. An empty jar means the studies did not give a human amount, not that the gummy holds none.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Human trial in men | None found |
| Studied dose | None given |
| Animal studies | Yes, for sexual behavior |
| Printed amount in HoneyBoost | 10 mg (50 mg leaf) |
The same honesty applies to every line. See the ingredients overview for the ones that do have trial doses.
Safety05
Is damiana safe, and does it affect blood sugar?
Damiana may lower blood sugar in animal studies, and the human safety data are thin. If you manage diabetes, ask before using it.
Memorial Sloan Kettering notes the blood sugar effect in animals and does not give a human safety limit (MSK, Damiana). Another line in the gummy matters here too: Mayo Clinic says L-arginine might decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine).
- Diabetes or glucose-lowering medicine: ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement.
- The label says not to take it if pregnant, lactating, or with a medical condition or other medicines.
- Each gummy adds 3 g of added sugar. Track it if you count carbs.
Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine on your own. Report a bad reaction to FDA MedWatch (FDA, MedWatch).
More cautions are on the side effects page.
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See packsQuality06
Can you verify the damiana in a gummy?
Not from the bottle. The label prints an amount, but it names no lab and publishes no result.
The front says "Lab Tested, No Artificial Additives," yet the Other Ingredients list "artificial color." We cannot reconcile the two, and the seller should explain. Ask the order desk for this lot's test results. See the testing and quality page.
Your decision07
Should damiana be a reason to buy HoneyBoost?
On the evidence we have, no. Damiana is the one line with no human data and no studied dose.
That does not make it harmful. It means the line rests on tradition, not on trials, and a leaf with no human data is a weak reason to pay for any product. If other lines matter to you, weigh them, the 3 g of sugar and the price: 2 bottles are $158, listed on the pricing page. We may earn a commission from order links (FTC, Endorsement Guides Q&A).
See HoneyBoost packsKeep reading08
What are the other HoneyBoost label lines?
Damiana is one of seven. Zinc, maca, horny goat weed, tongkat ali, mucuna and L-arginine each have a page.
FAQ09
Damiana questions answered
What is damiana used for?
Damiana is a traditional aphrodisiac and tea herb. Memorial Sloan Kettering finds limited evidence, with animal studies only for sexual behavior and no human data for that use.
Is damiana the same as Turnera diffusa?
Yes. Turnera diffusa is the plant's botanical name and damiana is its common name. HoneyBoost prints it as Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1, at 10 mg per gummy.
How much damiana is in HoneyBoost?
Each gummy holds 10 mg of damiana leaf extract at a 5:1 ratio, which the label equates to 50 mg of leaf. No source we read gives a human dose to compare it with.
Does damiana lower blood sugar?
It might. Memorial Sloan Kettering says damiana may affect blood sugar in animal studies. People with diabetes should ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any supplement that contains it.
Is there any human study on damiana for men?
We found none. The sources cite animal studies for sexual behavior and no human data. The only human sexual-function data were multi-ingredient formulas tested in women.
Can you drink damiana tea instead of a gummy?
No source we read compares the two. Tea strength varies and no dose is given. A clinician or pharmacist can tell you whether damiana fits with your medicines before you try either.
Who wrote this10
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