damiana
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A tropical plant with small leaves people use to make tea and herbal medicine
- noun
- /ˌdæmiˈɑːnə/
- US
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damiana
- The shop sells damiana liqueur made from the plant's aromatic leaves.
Examples
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She bought a bottle of damiana extract to add to her nightly herbal tonic.
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Some people enjoy drinking damiana tea for its relaxing properties.
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I enjoy drinking damiana tea in the evenings.
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Have you ever tried damiana for relaxation?
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Many people enjoy tea made from damiana leaves for its relaxing properties.
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In herbal medicine, damiana is often used to promote a sense of well-being.
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She purchased a bottle of damiana extract to use in her wellness routine.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Damiana probably comes from a personal name like Damian or Damiana, and one popular story says it was 'named after' a person who used the plant for health. So today damiana is the name for the shrub and for the teas or extracts made from its leaves.