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Feb 26, 2015 10:38 AM CST
Name: Beverly
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It is true that different Turneras are said to have different health benefits and i expect that all Turneras have one type of health benefit or another. It seems that the most sought after is the diffusa var aphrodisiaca the benefits of which are explained in the name. As far as i can figure out, there is Turnera diffusa and Turnera diffusa var aphrodisiaca both of which are commonly named "Damiana" but one kind of Damiana is used for gastrointestinal problems (or something like that) and the other is used to promote a healthy libido. Of course there are a number of species other than diffusa. I really wasn't interested in the medicinal properties so have only paid brief attention to them in my search to identify the plant that i have. There is quite a bit of "Damiana" being sold on the market that is noted as being "aphrodisiaca" but really isn't. This is causing a problem for the seed sellers and seed purchasers. I bought seeds maybe 3 years ago or so but i will visit the site to see what current information they have about what they are selling as "Damiana" and where it is coming from. I'll let you know what i find out about where the seeds came from...i think this information is provided on the site description.

I see in the dictionary that begins your link above that they do not make the differentiation between Turnera diffusa and Turnera diffusa var. aphrodiasica so their information may not be up-to-date. I will explore the link more carefully later today. You are truly a sleuth extraordinaire, you may call me "Watson" Thumbs up

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