{"product_id":"damiana-turnera-diffusa-feuilles-sechees","title":"Damiana (Turnera diffusa) - dried leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Turnera diffusa leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, damiana, an aromatic shrub from Mexico and Central America. Cut leaves, naturally dried, available in 50 g, 100 g and 500 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut dried leaves, \u003cstrong\u003e50 g, 100 g or 500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally dried, without chemical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhaki green colour, aromatic and slightly bitter aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA shrub of arid regions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurnera diffusa is a small shrub of semi-desert regions, from southern Texas to Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. It grows on dry, rocky ground and produces small yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts leaves are small, oval, toothed on the upper half, and bear glands that give them their characteristic smell. It is a very aromatic plant: the smell is the simplest way to judge the freshness of a batch. Damiana that smells of almost nothing is old damiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA plant of Mexican culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamiana holds a notable place in Mexican popular culture. In particular, it is an ingredient in a traditional liqueur from Baja California, sold in a bottle shaped like the silhouette of a female figure inspired by pre-Columbian statuettes. This liqueur is still today the best-known use of the plant outside its native range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I judge the quality of a batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the smell. Damiana is rich in volatile compounds: a recent, well-stored batch is distinctly aromatic. A leaf that is odourless or dusty has lost most of what makes it what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the dried leaves, the plant and the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree distinct products. The dried leaves are botanical collector's material. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legba.fr\/en\/products\/damiana-turnera-diffusa-plante\" title=\"Damiana live plant\"\u003elive plant\u003c\/a\u003e is intended for growing. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legba.fr\/en\/products\/damiana-turnera-diffusa-graines\" title=\"Damiana seeds\"\u003eseeds\u003c\/a\u003e let you sow it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should they be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an airtight container, away from light and moisture. The aroma fades quickly in open air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they be consumed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. We sell them as botanical collector's material, not as a food product, and we provide no preparation method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is sold as \u003cstrong\u003eplant material intended for collection, ethnobotanical study and ornamental use\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a food product and is not intended for consumption. We provide no dosage, no preparation method and no expected effect. Sale restricted to adults (18 and over).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso worth exploring: our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legba.fr\/en\/collections\/herboristerie\" title=\"Dried herbs of the world\"\u003edried herbs of the world\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legba.fr\/en\/collections\/plantes-rituelles-folklore-vegetal\" title=\"Ritual plants and plant folklore\"\u003eritual plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEGBA","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":47702676701524,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47702676734292,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47702676767060,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3373\/2180\/files\/turnera-diffusa-un-voyage-a-travers-le-temps-et-les-traditions-884440.jpg?v=1727335370","url":"https:\/\/legba.fr\/en\/products\/damiana-turnera-diffusa-feuilles-sechees","provider":"LEGBA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}