An aphrodisiac is generally defined as a substance that enhances or stimulates passion and sexual arousal. There is no essential oil, herb, food, chemical or other substance that will magically or immediately arouse someone who does not want to become aroused. Drugs like Viagra are not aphrodisiacs. They simply ensure that a man's system functions as it should if he does wish to engage in intimacy.
Individuals that are physically or emotional exhausted,
under stress, lacking proper nutrition, depressed, anxious or physically
ill often have a significantly more difficult time enjoying intimacy.
Substances, including essential oils, that are
considered aphrodisiacs are substances that can help dissipate
the physical, psychological or emotional ailments that may interfere
with sexual desire or arousal. For instance, an aphrodisiac may
help with one or more of the following:
- Help Aid a Physical Ailment
- Reduce Stress
- Calm Anxiety
- Energize the Body and Mind
- Uplift the Mood
- Ease Depression
- Appeals to the Senses
Some substances, namely foods, are loosely considered aphrodisiacs because they resemble sexual organs, are sensual to consume, provide nutrients that support the libido or provide all three benefits simultaneously.
One category of foods that were thought to be aphrodisiacs are
foods that resemble genitalia. Eggs and caviar may come to mind, as well as
asparagus, celery, and onions. Clams and oysters also lay claim to aphrodisiac
qualities because of their shape and texture. Oysters, in fact, are high in
zinc -- a nutrient that was lacking in people's diets at one time; eating them
could improve a nutritionally deficient diet, thus improving a person's overall
health and increasing his or her sex drive.
An herb very commonly associated with love is ginseng. Some say
ginseng is an aphrodisiac because it actually looks like the human body. (The
word ginseng even means "man root.") Studies have reported sexual
response in animals who have been given ginseng, but there is no evidence to
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Yohimbe is an herb found in Africa and India that for centuries
has been thought to possess aphrodisiac qualities. It works by stimulating
nerve centers in the spine, thereby improving the capacity for erection without
increasing sexual excitement. These days, some call it the herbal Viagra.
No discussion of aphrodisiacs would be complete without mention
of Spanish fly, the most legendary of the love drugs, but also the most
dangerous. Spanish fly, or cantharides, is extracted from dried beetle dung.
Reported sexual excitement after taking Spanish fly stems from its ability to
irritate the urogenital tract, causing a rush of blood to the genital area.