FemGasm By Everyday Health Overview & Drug Interactions

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a small, aromatic shrub native to Central and South America, known for its historical use in traditional medicine and as an aphrodisiac. The plant produces small, yellow flowers and has a long history of traditional use among indigenous peoples. Damiana leaves are commonly dried and brewed as an herbal tea, believed to have mild stimulant and relaxant properties.

Tribulus is a plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to a variety of warm and tropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The plant is known for its spiky, star-shaped flowers and hairy fruit, which contains small, hard seeds. Tribulus is often utilized as an ingredient in dietary supplements and is one of the most commonly used natural medicines in the world. Its most well-known use is as an aphrodisiac, with a purported ability to improve libido and sexual function. It has also been used to boost athletic performance, and reduce inflammation. Most often, it is the leaf, fruit, and root of Tribulus that are used as natural medicine. They contain a number of compounds, including protodioscin, which may influence certain hormones, such as testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone.

Black pepper is a spice made from the dried, unripe fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, which is native to the southwestern coast of India. It is one of the most widely used spices in the world, and it is often utilized to add flavor and heat to a wide variety of dishes. In traditional medicine, black pepper is purported to have a number of health benefits. It is a good source of antioxidants and is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may make it useful in reducing inflammation and swelling in the body. Black pepper is also used as a natural remedy for digestive problems, such as indigestion and bloating, and to boost the immune system. Black pepper is widely used in dietary supplements, specifically, an extract from black pepper known as piperine. Piperine can affect the absorption of many drugs, which is why it has a large number of reported interactions. Oftentimes, these 'interactions' are purposeful, such as when piperine is used with turmeric, to increase its absorption.