Damiana

Plant2 traditions

overview

Damiana is a small shrub from Mexico and Central America with a long reputation as an aphrodisiac. In modern practice it is used for desire and for visions.

Uses

Desire and passion
Love
Visions and dreams

ritual

Working with it

Burn damiana with sandalwood to open the mind before meditation or divination. Drink it as a tea with a partner for a love working.

⚠ Safety note for Damiana

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Turnera diffusa
Planet: ♂︎ Mars
Element: Fire
Works for: Sensuality Love Psychic Ability
Forms: dried herbleavestea
How to use: Brew (drinkable tea)Burn as incense or loose herbSachet or charm bag

⚠ Safety

Interacts with medications. Can change how medicines work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Mars — Common practice
Moon — Golden Dawn