Damiana Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Ra Herbals
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 Ra Herbals 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. 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 Ra Herbals
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
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: damiana, a botanical extract in liquid form preserved with cane alcohol and distilled water. The alcohol base is typical for herbal liquid extracts and helps preserve the plant material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that damiana works for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, or depression — all of these conditions carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean damiana is ineffective; it means the data backing its use for these purposes isn't solid enough to rate it.
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. At very high doses — 200 grams of damiana extract — serious adverse effects have been reported, including tetanus-like convulsions and symptoms resembling rabies or strychnine poisoning.
The safety data are not adequate to support use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so those periods are best avoided.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take any antidiabetes drugs — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting damiana, as it may lower blood glucose level and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Ra Herbals Damiana is a single-ingredient liquid extract that appeals to people interested in herbal remedies, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. The main concern is interaction with diabetes medications — if you take them, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Because human safety data are limited and high doses carry serious risks, talk it over with your own healthcare provider.
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 24, 2024.
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 | Ra Herbals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 767787973223 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 305484 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Damiana by Ra Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Damiana | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
Bioregional Herbal Company
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Seals/Symbols
Certified Organic by: Oregon Tilth USDA Organic
Formulation
Certified Organic by: Oregon Tilth USDA Organic
Oregon Made
M (Mental Ease) D (Digestive Aid)
Non-GMO Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
See website for recommended dosage. Do not exceed.
Shake well before use.
Precautions
See website for recommended dosage. Do not exceed. Caution: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
If pregnant, nursing or on medication, consult with your health care practitioner before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ra Herbals Herbs Enlightened
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Damiana by Ra Herbals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Damiana by Ra Herbals
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Damiana
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Damiana by Ra Herbals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ra Herbals Damiana liquid interacts with antidiabetes drugs through its damiana content.
The concern is Moderate in severity: damiana may lower blood glucose level, and taking it alongside antidiabetes medications could theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
If you take any diabetes medication — whether insulin, a sulfonylurea, metformin, or another class — run it through the checker below or talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. They can help you decide whether it's safe for you and whether any monitoring makes sense.
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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
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + 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:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + 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:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Damiana — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DamianaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana + 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
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.
Ra Herbals
See all Ra Herbals products- Name
- Sun God Medicinals
- Street Address
- 540 E Vilas Rd Ste C
- City
- Central Point
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97502
- Phone Number
- 888-470-7394
- Web Address
- www.sungodmedicinals.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.
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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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