1. a tropical shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, or an herbal preparation made from its leaves, traditionally used in folk medicine
Usage: often used in herbal remedies and dietary supplements; scientific name: Turnera diffusa

Examples

• Damiana has been used in traditional Mexican medicine for centuries.
• The health store sells damiana tea as a natural supplement.
• Some people brew damiana leaves to make an herbal drink.
• Damiana grows as a small shrub in desert regions.