Damiana Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Damiana Extract 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 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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Damiana Leaf Extract. Damiana is a plant used traditionally for several purposes, though the evidence supporting most of those uses is limited.
There are no inactive ingredients listed for this liquid formula.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for damiana is thin across the board. For sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, and depression, we don't have reliable data to rate whether it works.
That doesn't mean it doesn't — it means the research isn't solid enough for us to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Damiana is likely fine in the small amounts you'd get from food or tea for most adults, but human safety data are limited and we'd want more before calling it well established. At very high doses — 200 grams of extract — damiana has caused serious symptoms including tetanus-like muscle contractions and convulsions resembling strychnine poisoning, though that's far beyond typical use.
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data; the facts advise against use.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before using this if you take antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, and others). Damiana can lower blood sugar, and combining it with diabetes medication raises the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
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 a traditional herbal option, but the evidence for what it actually does is weak. If you take antidiabetes medication, you need to check with us first — the interaction with blood sugar is real.
Talk to your pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any prescription.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 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 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X002KUNF3N |
| Net contents | 1 kg; 35.3 Oz(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312758 |
| 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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Damiana Leaf Extract | 400 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Bulksupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements
Formulation
Color may vary
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
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 400mg (about 1/5 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place
General Statements
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Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)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 container2500 Amounts shown are per serving.
Damiana Leaf Extract
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 monograph & interactionsDamiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com has one documented interaction we need to talk about.
The main concern is with antidiabetes drugs — medications that lower your blood sugar. Animal research shows damiana can lower blood glucose on its own, so combining it with diabetes medication might push your blood sugar too low (hypoglycemia), causing shakiness, sweating, confusion, or worse.
This is a Moderate-severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications. If you take any antidiabetes drug — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others — run your specific medications through the interaction checker on this page before you start damiana.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Damiana Extract interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Damiana Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Damiana Leaf Extract
Metformin XrGlucophage XR
How Metformin Xr interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMiglitolGlyset
How Miglitol interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Miglitol interactionMuraglitazarPargluva
How Muraglitazar interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
How Nateglinide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Nateglinide interactionPioglitazoneActos
How Pioglitazone interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Pioglitazone interactionPramlintideSymlin
How Pramlintide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Pramlintide interactionRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
How Repaglinide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Repaglinide interactionRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
How Rosiglitazone Maleate interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Rosiglitazone Maleate interactionSaxagliptinOnglyza
How Saxagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Saxagliptin interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
How Semaglutide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Semaglutide interactionSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
How Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
How Sitagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Sotagliflozin interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Tirzepatide interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Tolbutamide interactionTroglitazoneRezulin
How Troglitazone interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Troglitazone interactionVildagliptinGalvus
How Vildagliptin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Vildagliptin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
How Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interacts with Damiana Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Damiana Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Damiana Leaf Extract + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionEach 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 Extract
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 Extract, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
Damiana Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- 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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