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Damiana leaf extract for men: what 10 mg in a HoneyBoost gummy means
Damiana leaf extract is a plant extract from Turnera diffusa. Each HoneyBoost gummy prints 10 mg of a 5:1 extract, equal to about 50 mg of leaf (10 x 5). A 2014 review found its reputation rests mostly on chemical, cell and animal work, with human data only from herb blends. We found no human trial of damiana alone, and none tested HoneyBoost.
Written by the HoneyBoost label deskUpdated
The plant
What is damiana leaf extract?
Damiana leaf extract is a concentrate made from the leaves of Turnera diffusa, a shrub that grows in Mexico and Central America.
Sellers often call the leaf an aphrodisiac. That word describes a reputation, not a proven effect (Szewczyk 2014, damiana).
The HoneyBoost panel row reads "Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1", with 10 mg beside it (HoneyBoost label). The product is a dietary supplement gummy, not a drug and not a capsule. The label does not say who made the extract or how much of any one compound it holds.
| Name on the label | Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1 |
|---|---|
| What it is | An extract of a shrub leaf from Mexico and Central America; at 5:1 the label says 10 mg of extract is equivalent to 50 mg of leaf (10 mg x 5) |
| What it is sold for | Sold for male vitality |
| Amount per gummy (label) | 10 mg |
| Amount used in research | One evidence review of damiana; claims rest on chemical, cell and animal work |
| What the studies found | A 2014 review of damiana found that its aphrodisiac reputation rests mostly on chemical, cell and animal studies, and that human data come only from blends of several herbs, so the effect of damiana itself is not known. We did not find a human trial of damiana alone at this dose. |
| Main caution | We did not find a safety source for damiana; ask a clinician if you take medicines or have a medical condition. |
The amount
How much damiana is in one HoneyBoost gummy?
One gummy holds 10 mg of damiana leaf extract at a 5:1 ratio, which the label says is equivalent to 50 mg of damiana leaf.
The sum is 10 mg of extract times 5, which is 50 mg of leaf. That is a raw-material equivalent, not 50 mg of leaf sitting in the gummy. The six extract rows total 75 mg (10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 10 + 10) in a 4.2 g gummy (HoneyBoost label).
Pick damiana in the lab below to see the sum.
The extract unpacks
10 mg extract in one gummy× 10= 100 mg of Maca root printed as the equivalent
Next to the amount studies used
Trials used 1,500 to 3,000 mg a day of maca powder and 2,400 mg of a dry extract
A ratio says how much raw herb went into the extract, not how strong it is.
| Row | Extract per gummy | Ratio | Printed equivalent | Studies used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maca root | 10 mg | 10:1 | 100 mg | Trials used 1,500 to 3,000 mg a day of maca powder and 2,400 mg of a dry extract |
| Horny goat weed | 10 mg | 8:1 | 80 mg | No human dose found |
| Damiana leaf | 10 mg | 5:1 | 50 mg | No human dose found for damiana alone |
| Tongkat ali root | 25 mg | 100:1 | 2,500 mg | Two open-label studies used 200 mg a day of extract |
Extract mg × ratio = the equivalent the label prints (10 × 10 = 100, 10 × 8 = 80, 10 × 5 = 50, 25 × 100 = 2,500). Study amounts are what the linked trials gave, not what this gummy does; none tested HoneyBoost.
Ratios for all four extracts are explained on the extract ratios page.
The evidence
What does the evidence say about damiana for men?
The evidence is thin: a 2014 review found damiana's aphrodisiac reputation rests mostly on chemical, cell and animal studies.
Human data come only from blends of several herbs. In a blend you cannot tell which plant did what (Szewczyk 2014, damiana).
We found no human trial of damiana alone, so we have no dose, duration or outcome to report. That is a gap in the research, not a verdict that damiana does nothing. A search for "damiana libido evidence" therefore has a short honest answer: cell and animal studies exist, and a human trial of the leaf alone did not turn up.
The wrap prints “BIGGER DRIVE. HARDER. LONGER.†”. Damiana has no human trial behind that line, and no trial tested HoneyBoost.
Side by side
How does the damiana row compare with what was studied?
There is nothing to compare, because no human study of damiana alone gave a dose.
| Item | What we found |
|---|---|
| Label row | Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf Extract 5:1, 10 mg per gummy |
| Leaf equivalent | About 50 mg of leaf (10 x 5) |
| Human trial of damiana alone | None found |
| Human data that exist | Only in blends of several herbs, per the 2014 review |
| Amount of any one compound | Not printed |
| Safety source read | None found |
Safety
Is damiana safe to take with medicines?
We cannot say, because we found no safety source for damiana, and we will not guess.
No monograph or interaction list for damiana was available to us. Silence is not proof of harm or of safety, so a pharmacist or doctor should check the whole gummy against your medicines. The label says not to take it if pregnant, lactating, with a medical condition or on other medications, and not under 18.
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Do not take if pregnant, lactating, suffering from a medical condition or taking other medications. Consult a physician before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Not intended for use under age 18. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and milk products. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first if you take nitrates, erectile-dysfunction drugs, blood pressure, Parkinson's, MAO-inhibitor, diabetes or blood-thinning medicines, or if you have a heart condition. Chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing: call 911. A painful erection, or one lasting 4 hours or more, is an emergency: go to the emergency room (Urology Care, priapism).
Another row, tongkat ali, is a possible rare cause of liver injury per NIH's LiverTox (LiverTox, tongkat ali). Stop and get care for dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or belly pain. Nothing says damiana is involved. Sexual-enhancement supplements as a group have turned up with hidden drug ingredients in FDA warnings (FDA tainted sexual products); we have no lab report for HoneyBoost and do not say it contains any.
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How should a man take a damiana gummy?
The panel's serving size is 1 gummy (4.2 g), and the wrap prints no suggested-use line.
Follow the bottle, then ask the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480 and a clinician. A bottle holds 30 gummies, 30 days at one a day. Each gummy has 3 g of added sugar. See how to use HoneyBoost and the supplement facts.
Care
When should you see a clinician instead of buying an herb?
See a clinician for any erection problem or low sexual desire that lasts, because both have causes that a gummy cannot sort out.
Erection problems are not a routine part of aging. Causes include heart and blood-vessel disease, diabetes and some medicines (NIDDK, ED overview), and they can come years before heart disease shows itself (Diaconu 2020, ED and heart). Low testosterone is diagnosed with symptoms plus repeated morning blood tests (Endocrine Society testosterone). A supplement does not replace either kind of care. You can report a problem to the FDA (FDA report a problem).
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Where do the other HoneyBoost ingredients fit?
Damiana is one of seven active rows, and each has its own evidence page.
Each is covered the same way. See also the formula page.
FAQ
HoneyBoost questions people ask
What is damiana in HoneyBoost?
Damiana is Turnera diffusa, a shrub from Mexico and Central America. The HoneyBoost panel lists a leaf extract at 5:1, 10 mg per gummy, which the label says equals 50 mg of leaf. It is one of six extract rows in a gummy, not a capsule.
Does damiana work for men?
We found no human trial of damiana alone, so we cannot say. A 2014 review found its reputation rests mostly on chemical, cell and animal studies, with human data only in herb blends. No trial tested HoneyBoost either.
What does a 5:1 damiana extract mean?
It means about 5 parts of raw leaf went into 1 part of extract. For 10 mg of extract that is 50 mg of leaf (10 x 5). The ratio is a raw-material measure, not a strength rating, and the gummy does not hold 50 mg of leaf itself.
Is damiana safe with prescription medicines?
We found no safety source for damiana, so we cannot answer. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use, especially with nitrates, blood pressure, diabetes or blood-thinning medicines. The label also says not to take it with other medications.
Is there a studied dose of damiana?
Not for damiana alone. We found no human trial that reported a dose of the leaf by itself, so we cannot compare the label's 10 mg of extract with any studied amount. The gap is in the research, not a proof of no effect.
Does the HoneyBoost label say how to take it?
The panel gives a serving size of 1 gummy (4.2 g), but the wrap prints no suggested-use line. Follow the bottle, and ask the order desk and a clinician. Do not take it if pregnant, lactating, under 18 or on other medications.
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