Damiana Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Damiana against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Damiana is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Damiana by Herbal Terra
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Herbal Terra's Damiana is a single-ingredient liquid: damiana leaf extract in a base of alcohol, water, and glycerin. That's it — just the extract and those three common carriers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established for any of damiana's traditional uses. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, or depression.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the clinical data we have isn't strong enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Damiana is likely fine in food or tea amounts for most adults, but human safety data are limited overall. Very high doses (200 grams of extract) have caused severe symptoms in reports — tetanus-like convulsions and effects resembling rabies or strychnine poisoning — though this is extreme.
The safety data aren't adequate for pregnancy or breastfeeding, so those aren't recommended without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your blood sugar medications (antidiabetes drugs) with your pharmacist before using this product — there's a documented Moderate-severity risk of low blood sugar when taken together.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Damiana is a traditional herbal remedy, but we don't have strong evidence it works for any condition listed here. If you take diabetes medication, check before you start — the interaction risk is real.
Talk to your pharmacist about your specific situation and whether this product fits your health goals.
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 Jan 23, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Damiana, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7238361151366 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 324978 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Damiana by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Sugar free
Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product
Organic alcohol
No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.
Natural Gluten free
Formula
Turnera diffusa
Organic alcohol
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
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Damiana by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Damiana by Herbal Terra
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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry
Interacts with86 drugs
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 Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Damiana by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Damiana Leaf Extract can interact with antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar).
Animal research shows damiana lowers blood glucose on its own, so combining it with diabetes medications might push your blood sugar too low (hypoglycemia) — a Moderate-severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
If you take any diabetes medication, including insulin or pills like metformin, check your specific drugs with the tool below before starting this product. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you decide if it's safe to use together or if you need to monitor your blood sugar more closely.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Damiana interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Damiana interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract, Dry + Glucagon interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Damiana 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 Leaf Extract, Dry
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking damiana lowers blood glucose level.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Damiana, from the product label.
Herbal Terra
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- Herbal Terra LLC
- Phone Number
- +18083857868
- Web Address
- herbalterra.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Damiana’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Damiana'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- 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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