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| boil. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink hot 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 4 to 8 ml of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| Damiana |
| Turnera diffusa |
| Part used: Dried leaves and stems. |
| Actions: Nerve tonic, antidepressant, urinary antiseptic, laxative. |
| Indications: Damiana is a tonic-strengthening remedy for the nervous system in debilitated people. It has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. While this may or may not be true, it has a definite tonic action on the central nervous and endocrine systems. As a useful antidepressant, damiana is considered to be a specific in cases of anxiety and depression where there is a sexual factor. It may be used to strengthen the male sexual system. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 tsp. of the dried leaves and let infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1 to 2 ml of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| Ginseng, Korean & American |
| Panax spp. |
| Habitat: Panax ginseng is native to China and cultivated extensively in China, Korea, Japan and Russia. Panax quinquefolia is native to North America. |
| Part used: Root. |
| Actions: Adaptogen, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic. |
| Indications: Ginseng has an ancient history and as such has accumulated much folklore about its actions and uses. The genus name Panax derives from the |
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