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Damian Alcohol-Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Damian Alcohol-Free is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido / aphrodisiac, anxiety and stress, mood and mild low energy.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: damiana leaf extract. Damiana is a plant traditionally used for various purposes, though the evidence supporting its effects isn't established in the data we hold.

The liquid also contains vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

No specific claim
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
General wellness

This Damiana product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Damiana's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“promotes overall health and wellbeing”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence for damiana isn't established for any of the conditions listed—sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, and depression all have insufficient reliable evidence to rate. If you're considering this product for one of those reasons, there's not enough data here to say whether it'll work for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Damiana

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Damiana is likely fine in the amounts you'd get from food or tea for most adults, but human safety data are limited overall. There's one report of very high doses (200 grams of extract) causing severe symptoms like convulsions and muscle spasms, though this is extreme.

Because safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding are insufficient, the facts advise avoiding it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether that's the right choice for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Damiana

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Damiana.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others that lower blood sugar), check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start. Damiana may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Damian Alcohol-Free might appeal to you if you're curious about damiana, but the evidence for what it does isn't established. If you take diabetes medication, definitely check your specific drugs before starting—damiana can lower blood sugar and may increase the risk of going too low.

Chat with your pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Damian Alcohol-Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000006029
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 188768
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000006029
IngredientAmount% DV
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf extract685 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Gluten Free

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve

Turnera difusa Made from 2,500 mg Damiana Leaves

General

9454 Rev. 1017 AF48

General Statements

Since 1972 Promotes overall health & wellbeing

Brand IP Statement(s)

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Our alcohol-free extracts are produced using our Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.

2017 Nature's Answer

Formulation

Gluten-Free Alcohol-Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

685 mg per serving

Damiana is a traditional herb most famous as an aphrodisiac and mild mood-lifter, but solid human evidence for any of its uses is very limited. It is...

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Damian Alcohol-Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking damiana lowers blood glucose level.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Damian Alcohol-Free, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
Street Address
85 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Damian Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Damian Alcohol-Free has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Damian Alcohol-Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does damiana actually work for sexual dysfunction or the other conditions listed?
The evidence isn't established for any of them—sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, and depression all lack sufficient reliable evidence. We can't say yes or no based on the data we hold.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data are insufficient, and the facts advise against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation—they can give you personalized advice.
What are the side effects I should know about?
Human safety data are limited overall, so side effects aren't well documented at normal doses. There is one report of very high doses causing severe symptoms like convulsions and muscle spasms, but that's extreme and not typical for everyday use.
Is damiana the same thing as the extract in this product?
Yes—this product contains damiana leaf extract, which is a concentrated form of the damiana plant. It's the active ingredient doing the work.
What's in this liquid besides the damiana?
The only other ingredients are vegetable glycerin and purified water—they're inactive, just there to make the liquid work as a product.
Why do I need to check with my pharmacist about diabetes meds?
Damiana can lower blood sugar on its own, and if you're already taking a drug that does that, the combination might lower your blood sugar too much. Your pharmacist can help you figure out if it's safe or if your dose needs adjusting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Damian Alcohol-Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Damian Alcohol-Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Damiana 2 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Alarcon-Aquilar FJ, Roman-Ramos R, Perez-Gutierrez S, et al. Study of the anti-hyperglycemic effect of plants used as antidiabetics. J Ethnopharmacol 1998;61:101-10. PubMed

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