Aphrodisiacs by Linda Louisa Dell

Author:Linda Louisa Dell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2014-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

GRAPES

(Vitis vinifera)

The grapevine is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, consumed as a fruit, raisins, or wine. Its original home was in Asia Minor, but today it grows throughout the world. Grape juice is a reputed aphrodisiac, as are wine and alcohol, which lower the inhibitions but dampen the sexual urge if overly imbibed.

GUARANA

(Papaver somniferum)

The guarana liana is a climbing shrub with divided compound leaves and yellow flowers that grows in the rain forests of the Amazon. Its chestnut-like fruits have been called the fruits of youth by the locals. For centuries, the Indians of the Amazon have collected the seeds for a very stimulating drink. It is also used as an appetite suppressant and is often found in slimming preparations, and is used for psychic protection.

GUAYACA WOOD

(Guayacum sanctum)

The guayaca is an evergreen tree that grows in Central America. Its wood is known as “wood of life.” The Indians of Central America use the wood to manufacture hunting bows because of its hardness, which is supposed to transfer to the penis.

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HASHISH

(Cannabis indica)

The Indian hemp plant is chewed, smoked, and drunk. The term “assassin” is derived from the Arabic hashishin, “hemp eaters,” that is, drug addicts. Hashish has a demoralizing effect, replacing inhibitions with emotional excitement. The sense of moral responsibility is lost, together with all willpower. The aphrodisiac effect stems from the creation of such excitement and abandonment and loss of restraint and moral sensibilities.

In the case of marijuana, as inhibitions are removed, the smoker becomes highly suggestible toward sexual expression, but long-term use will cause moroseness, lethargy, and sexual ineptitude.

HEMLOCK

(Conium maculatum)

Hemlock was much used in ancient times, but is considered too dangerous today. The Greek biographer Plutarch describes the medicinal properties of the herb and its poisonous effect. In the eighteenth century, hemlock was used for treating cancer, syphilis, and ulcers.

HEMP

(Cannabis sativa)

Hemp, one of humanity’s oldest cultivated plants, was used as a food and source of fiber as well as to dull pain and prolong active life. It is considered an active aphrodisiac, as it eases pain, lowers inhibitions, and relaxes the body to enrich the erotic experience.

HENBANE

(Hyoscyamus niger)

A drug is obtained from the flowering plant henbane, which grows in England and Europe. The plant has large, sea green leaves and cream-colored flowers streaked with purple. It is eaten by hogs and pigs, but is deadly poisonous to humans. In rural European areas, it was smoked like tobacco, but produced convulsions and hallucinations. Witches were said to have used the plant for madness-inducing love potions. It is also an anti-aphrodisiac and is fatal in large doses.

HENNA

The pulverized leaves and twigs of henna are used as a hair dye in many European countries and as skin decoration in India and the East. Among Arabs it is believed that henna rubbed on the fingers, skull, and feet produces an aphrodisiac reaction. Indian women’s hands and feet are decorated with henna on their wedding day for this reason.

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