Damiana

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).