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Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

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

Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson

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 one active ingredient: damiana leaf extract at 510 mg per capsule. Damiana is a traditional herb used in folk medicine for various purposes.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin with a rice extract blend as an inactive filler.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: sexual health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Sexual dysfunction, Low libido, Sexual performance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Damiana is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Damiana is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that damiana works for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, or depression — all six uses we checked show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. If you're considering this product for any of those reasons, the data don't yet support its use.

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 the small amounts found in food or tea for most adults, but human safety data are limited. At very high doses — research involved 200 grams of extract — damiana has caused serious symptoms resembling tetanus or strychnine poisoning.

The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

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, GLP-1 agonists, or others), check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Damiana may lower blood glucose, raising the risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a single-ingredient damiana supplement with no clear evidence it works for the conditions it's often marketed for. The main concern is with blood sugar medications.

If you take any diabetes drug, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — they can help you decide if it's right for you and monitor your blood sugar if you go ahead.

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 Feb 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614015323
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308554
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
087614015323
IngredientAmount% DV
Damiana510 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice extract Blend

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Traditional aphrodisiac for both men and women Helps support sexual health Full Spectrum whole leaf formula

Sexual health

Brand IP Statement(s)

Swanson Science-backed quality since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with food and water.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formula

Damiana 510 mg per capsule

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Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Damiana

Interacts with
86 drugs
510 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Damiana 86

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg 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.

Damiana1 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 Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
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Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg 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?
Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg 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.
Is damiana safe to use while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against it. There isn't enough information to know whether damiana is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in either situation.
What is damiana actually used for?
Damiana is a traditional herbal ingredient used in folk medicine for sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognitive function, constipation, and depression. However, the evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for any of these uses.
What are the side effects of damiana?
At typical doses, damiana is likely well tolerated, though human safety data are limited. At very high doses (200 grams of extract), it has caused severe symptoms resembling tetanus or strychnine poisoning. Everyday use at the amount in this capsule hasn't been well studied.
Can I take this if I have diabetes or take blood sugar medication?
Damiana may lower blood glucose on its own, so combining it with antidiabetes drugs could theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — they know your doses and can advise whether it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum Damiana 510 mg'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

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