Damiana - Turnera diffusa - is also called Mexican Damiana and Mizib-coc. Damiana has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine throughout the world. It is thought to have properties making it to act as an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, cough-suppressant, tonic, mild laxative and diuretic.

Turnera diffusa is a common admixture to many herbal smoking blends.

In mexico, women commonly drink tea of Damiana before having sexual intercourse. Damiana is known to bring strength to the nervous system and treat depression.