Damiana Essential Oil

Description

Damiana Essential Oil

Wild As The Wind Damiana Essential Oil is sourced from Mexico.

It is an aromatically complex and unique aromatherapy oil which may be helpful for those of a sensitive disposition.

This is because it is thought to be supportive of those with emotional issues as well as those with a lot of nervous energy.

Damiana Essential Oil Tonic

Traditionally, Damiana was considered a tonic for overall health. It is, therefore, unsurprising it’s made its way into a number of popular drinks…

According to Mexican folklore, herbal infusions of Damiana were a key ingredient in the making of margaritas.

Whilst the recipe for Coca-Cola is considered to be one of the best ever kept secrets, it is rumoured that an extract of Damiana was included in the original Cola beverage recipe.

Damiana Essential Oil Health Benefits

Damiana Essential Oil health benefits are thought to include the following: Analgesic + anti-anxiety + anti-aromatase* + anti-asthmatic + antibacterial + anti-depressant + anti-inflammatory + antimicrobial + antinociceptive (pain relieving) + antioxidant + antispasmodic + digestive + diuretic + nervine + stimulant + tonic

Studies have demonstrated that essential oils from Turnera diffusa leaves and stem bark can have pain-relieving effects in animal models.

*Aromatase inhibitors (anti-aromatase agents), are essentially a form of hormone therapy. They are used to treat oestrogenic cancer, such as breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women. The way in which they work is by blocking the enzyme aromatase.

Aromatase converts androgens into oestrogen. By reducing oestrogen levels, anti-aromatase agents can help to slow or stop the growth of oestrogen-dependent breast cancer cells.

The extract of Turnera diffusa and two isolated compounds pinocembrin and acacetin could significantly suppress aromatase activity.¹

Essential oils of damiana (T. diffusa) extracted by steam distillation from wild plants, plants micropropagated in solid medium and plants propagated in liquid medium are listed in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3. The main constituents of the essential oils in all samples are caryophyllene oxide, caryophyllene, δ-cadinene , β-elemene and 1,8-cineole. One report [9] indicates that δ-cadinene is a testosterone inducer and 1,8-cineole is testosterone hydroxylase inducer.²

Damiana Essential Oil Traditional Health Benefits

Damiana Essential Oil traditional health benefits are thought to include:

• Anxiety & depression
• Stress
• Metrorrhagia (irregular menstruation occurring between expected menstrual periods)
• PMS
• Menopausal symptoms
• Nervous system support
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Muscle relaxant
• Fatigue
• Trauma
• Aphrodisiac

Damiana Essential Oil Aroma

Damiana Essential Oil has a rich complex aroma which is clean, earthy and herbaceous, with woody and fruity tones.

Cautions & Contraindications

• May contain estragole
• No known contraindications
• Non-toxic
• Tisserand & Young recommend a safe dermal dilution of: 30%
• IFRA recommended safe dermal dilution: 2.5%
• EU recommended safe dermal dilution: Not specified

Wild As The Wind Damiana Essential Oil

Wild As The Wind Damiana Essential Oil is a premium quality aromatherapy oil, suitable for therapeutic purposes.

• INCI: Turnera diffusa leaf oil
• Plant Family: Passifloraceae
• Parts Used: Flowers / Leaves
• Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
• Perfumery Note: Middle to top
• Chemical Family: Cineole
• Appearance: Pale Yellow, thin to medium consistency
• Origin: Mexico
• Shelf Life: 3 Years

Damiana Essential oil is known as Turnera diffusa or Turnera aphrodisiaca.

Scientific Sources

1. National Institute Of Health: Anti-aromatase activity of the constituents from damiana (Turnera diffusa) :: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18948180
2. Science Direct: Analysis of essential oils from wild and micropropagated plants of damiana (Turnera diffusa) :: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0367326X04001819
3. National Institute Of Health: Bioactivity of the Genus Turnera: A Review of the Last 10 Years :: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10675026/

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are premium quality, therapeutic grade aromatherapy oils.

Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are also used domestically, for home remedies as well as in green cleaning products etc.

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils Are Suitable For:

• Diffusing & nebulising
• Diluting to make body & bath oils (1% dilution)
• Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution)
• Adding to your shampoos, conditioners & liquid soaps (5 drops per 100ml)
• Diluting to make face oils (2% dilution)
• Formulating effective household cleaners & sanitisers (average 5% dilution)

Please consult How To Use Essential Oils for more information on how to use aromatherapy oils, and how to blend them.

However, not all essential oils are suitable for all applications. For this reason, you must read the specific safety advice, including cautions and contraindications, for the specific essential oils you intend to use.

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Wild As The Wind Essential Oil Availability

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are available in the UK.

Wild As The Wind Customer Guarantees

Wild As The Wind essential oils are cruelty-free & vegan friendly. They are also some of the purest, most bio-active essential oils in the world.