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 has been used traditionally for several purposes, though the research backing those uses is limited.
There are no inactive ingredients listed for this formulation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for damiana isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, and depression—but our records show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the broader research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Damiana is generally well tolerated in food and tea amounts for most adults, though human safety data are limited. At very high doses—200 grams of the extract—it has caused severe neurological symptoms resembling convulsions and poisoning.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, avoid this product and discuss any questions with your doctor or pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (including insulin, metformin, or sulfonylureas), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting damiana. The combination could lower your blood sugar too much.
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 may appeal to those exploring traditional herbal remedies, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't strong, and the safety data—especially in pregnancy and breastfeeding—are thin. If you take antidiabetes medication, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this.
For most questions about whether it's right for you, talk it over with your own healthcare provider.
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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) | X002KU9SOX |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312761 |
| 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 400 mg (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
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Serving size400 Milligram(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container1250 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 documented interactions through its damiana leaf extract with antidiabetes drugs (medications for blood sugar control).
The concern is moderate: damiana may lower your blood sugar, and combining it with antidiabetes medication could push your levels too low (low blood sugar/hypoglycemia).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although we have interaction data for damiana, the human safety evidence overall is limited. Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
If you take any antidiabetes medication—whether insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or another class—check your exact drugs with the search tool below before starting this product. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide whether it's safe to use together and whether your blood sugar monitoring needs to change.
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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
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose 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 + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide 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 + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide 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 + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin 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 + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, 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 + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, 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 + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor 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 + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin 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 + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, 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 + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride 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 + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide 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 + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin 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 + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, 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 + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride 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 + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride 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 + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride 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 + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide 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 + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin 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 + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride 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 + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, 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 + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride 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 + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin 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 + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride 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 + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide 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 + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic 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 + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide 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 + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How 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 + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide 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 + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, 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 + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon 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 + Glucagon 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.
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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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