Damiana has been used as a tonic for thousands of years for overall improved body function.
It is said to boost energy levels and rejuvenate the entire central nervous system, helping
to manage lethargy, nervous exhaustion, anxiety and general debility during convalescence.
The herb may be able to assist with temporary symptoms of depression, because it contains
natural monoamine oxide (MAO) inhibitors, although there is no clinical research thus far
to support this. Because Damiana is thought to contain compounds that affect the brain and
nervous system, it has also been claimed that the herb is a mild narcotic and may produce a
"high" for an hour.