Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa. Other Common Names Damiane,OreganilloThe bourriqueMexican damianaMexican hollyDamiana de GuerreroDamina. Habitat Damiana is a small shrub with aromatic leaves that grows in Mexico, Central and South America, and the West Indies. Although it is still found in the wild in certain areas, most of the damiana used in herbal remedies today comes from Mexican and Latin American herb ranches. Plant Parts Used The leaves of the damiana plant are used for medicinal purposes. They are usually dried but can be used fresh as well. The dried herb is used as a tea or tincture, or it can