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Damiana (Turnera diffusa)



Interactions

Damiana/Drug Interactions:
  • Antidiabetic agentsAntidiabetic agents: According to conflicting animal studies, damiana may affect blood sugar levels (6; 5).
  • Progestin drugsProgestin drugs: According to an in vitro study, damiana may stimulate intracellular receptors for progesterone cells (4).

Damiana/Herb/Supplement Interactions:
  • HypoglycemicsHypoglycemics: According to conflicting animal studies, damiana may affect blood sugar levels (6; 5).
  • Progestin herbsProgestin herbs: According to an in vitro study, damiana may stimulate intracellular receptors for progesterone cells (4).

Damiana/Food Interactions:
  • Insufficient available evidence.

Damiana/Lab Interactions:
  • Serum glucoseSerum glucose: According to conflicting animal studies, damiana may affect blood glucose levels (6; 5).

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