Damiana leaf extract concentrates the leaf of *Turnera diffusa*, a shrub with a long history of use in Central and South America. The extract delivers the plant's natural compounds in a more potent form than the raw leaf.
People reach for it to help balance mood and ease mild stress or low energy. Liquid tinctures and capsules are common, often taken in cycles rather than continuously.
Do not use damiana if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The extract can interfere with diabetes drugs and psychiatric medications, so check with a professional before combining them.