11/26/2025
Herb of the Week – Damiana
Botanical Name: (Turnera diffusa)
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Magical Uses: Love, Lust, Visionary
Damiana is an herb that is well known for its inclusion in love or lust workings. According to Reverand Paul V. Beyerl, author of “The Compendium of Herbal Magick”, damiana has long-enjoyed a reputation as a sexual stimulant by increasing arousal, particularly as a mild infusion and drunk as a beverage just prior to ritual working.
The herb can also be used in incense mixtures as a means to increase visions. Damiana is native to Mexico, Central, and South America. When storing the dried herb, be sure to place a crystal inside the jar with it to increase its energy and intensity.
Placing Damiana in a red mojo bag along with a crystal can both attract love and enhance desire. Sprinkling a little damiana around a red candle used in love rituals can increase your chances of success and can rekindle passion in a well-established relationship.
Photo by Stephani Cheks, via Wikimedia Creative Commons