RAW INGREDIENT
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Common Name: Damiana Leaf
Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa
Plant Family: Passifloraceae
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Form: Dried, Whole or Cut
Region & Habitat:
Damiana is native to southern North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It thrives in dry, subtropical climates and is commonly found in arid hillsides and rocky terrain, particularly in Mexico and Texas. It has since been cultivated in parts of South America and Europe.
Traditional & Cultural Use:
Historically prepared as an herbal infusion in traditional practices. Commonly included in regional botanical preparations.
Preparation & Application:
Typically steeped in hot water for herbal infusions or blended with other culinary botanicals.
Organoleptic Notes:
Light green to brown shredded leaves with a slightly spicy, earthy aroma. Infusion yields a light yellow-brown tea with a mildly bitter, aromatic taste.
| Weight | 20 g |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 2.5 × 22 cm |
| Colour | n/a |
| Herbal Extraction | n/a |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| EAN | 731199454069 |
| Flavour | Aluminium Ziplock |
| Indigenous Herbal Use | Good Health |
| Indigenous Stone Use | n/a |
| Metal | n/a |
| Semi Precious Stone | n/a |
| Tribe | n/a |
| Wild Essential Oil | n/a |
| Ingredients | Dried Damiana Leaves (Turnera Diffusa) |