Definition
damiana
noun
- a tropical shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, or an herbal preparation made from its leaves, traditionally used in folk medicine
Usage: often used in herbal remedies and dietary supplements; scientific name: Turnera diffusa
Examples
- Damiana has been used in traditional Mexican medicine for centuries.
- The health store sells damiana tea as a natural supplement.
- Some people brew damiana leaves to make an herbal drink.
- Damiana grows as a small shrub in desert regions.