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Damiana Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Damiana Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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 a single active ingredient: damiana leaf extract. Damiana is a plant used traditionally for sexual function, mood, digestion, and breathing—though the evidence for these uses isn't established enough for us to rate them.

The only inactive ingredient listed is dextrin, a carbohydrate used as a filler.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Damiana product and its label doesn't state a use — see Damiana's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't have reliable evidence that damiana works for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, or depression. The ratings across all these uses are insufficient, which means the science isn't there yet—or isn't strong enough—to say whether it helps.

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 food and tea amounts for most adults, but human safety data are limited. At very high doses—200 grams of extract—damiana has caused severe muscle spasms and convulsions resembling tetanus or strychnine poisoning.

The safety data are not strong enough to recommend damiana during pregnancy or while breastfeeding; if you're in either situation, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

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 any antidiabetes medication—insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others—check your exact drug before adding damiana. It may lower your blood sugar further and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

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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 extract might appeal to someone looking for traditional herbal support, but the evidence for what it does isn't established. The big caution is if you take diabetes medication—check your exact drug with our tool first.

Otherwise, safety data are sparse, so it's worth a conversation with your pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription.

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 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Damiana Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002KU9SOX
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330781
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
400 Milligram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
400 Milligram(s)
Servings per container
1250
UPC/BARCODE
X002KU9SOX
IngredientAmount% DV
Damiana Leaf Extract400 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrin

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Label statements
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Formula

Damiana Extract 400 mg per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 400 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size400 Milligram(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container1250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Damiana Leaf Extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Turnera diffusa Leaf Extract

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Damiana Extract 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 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 Damiana Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
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Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Damiana Extract 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?
Damiana Extract 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 work for sexual dysfunction?
The evidence isn't established enough for us to say. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that use.
Is it safe to take damiana while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—there isn't enough safety data. Avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it.
Can damiana cause side effects?
At normal amounts, it's likely fine for most adults, but human safety data are limited. At very high doses (200 grams of extract), it's caused severe muscle spasms and convulsions. Stick to recommended amounts.
What is damiana leaf extract?
It's an extract from the damiana plant, used traditionally for energy, mood, and sexual function. This product is a liquid form.

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The Full Monographs Behind Damiana Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Damiana Extract'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

See these in context on the Damiana monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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