Hazardous Substances
Damiana (Turnera diffusa)
Street names: Damiana, Mexican holly, Herba de la pastora
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⚡What it does
- Mild relaxant, slightly sweet smoke — the base of many 'legal high' herbal blends
⚠Key risks
- LOW harm — the main risk is as a base for sprayed synthetic cannabinoids ('Spice on damiana')
- Mislabeled blends are the real product
- Mild hypoglycemia effect — caution with diabetes meds
- Pregnancy cautions (traditional emmenagogue)
✚Overdose signs
- Mild nausea, headache
📋Quick facts
Also known asDamiana, Mexican holly, Herba de la pastora
CategoryHazardous Substances
Schedule / classLegal herb; supplement
AppearanceDried leaf smoked or brewed; found in 'herbal smoke blends' and aphrodisiac teas
Street price$5–$15 per ounce
Legal statusLegal everywhere; supplement regulations apply
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: EMA, Erowid
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damiana (Turnera diffusa) | Legal herb; supplement | LOW harm — the main risk is as a base for sprayed synthetic cannabinoids ('Spice on damiana'); Mislabeled blends are the real product | $5–$15 per ounce |
| Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus) | Legal ornamental/ethylnobotanical | LOW harm itself; The 'cannabis alternative' marketing invites expectation mismatch | $5–$15 per ounce |
| Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) | Unregulated supplement | SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts | $15–$40 powder |
| 4F-ADB | Schedule I | Associated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly | ~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend' |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Damiana (Turnera diffusa) look like?
Dried leaf smoked or brewed; found in 'herbal smoke blends' and aphrodisiac teas
What are the signs of a Damiana (Turnera diffusa) overdose?
Mild nausea, headache Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
LOW harm — the main risk is as a base for sprayed synthetic cannabinoids ('Spice on damiana') Dependence can develop with regular use.
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