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How to Entice the One You Love

© Donna L. Quesinberry

Saint Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men; his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realized the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius, and continued to perform marriages in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

According to another legend, Saint Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailor's daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

In keeping with the idea of Saint Valentine's and Valentine's Day this article is presenting some new age venues to aid in matters of the heart. The idea that God marked everything with a sign (signature) as indication of the purpose for the creation of the item was popularized in the early 1600s by the writings of Jakob Böhme [(1575-1624)a master shoemaker in the small town of Görlitz, Germany] in the "Doctrine of Signatures." The Doctrine of Signatures presents herbal remedies for varied human requirements that are natural to the chemistry of the human being. Some of these herbals are edible and some are not, but those that are referenceable to the human appetite of love, attraction, and phermonal responses are listed in the remainder of this article for your enjoyment.

Almond - A symbol of fertility with an aroma thought to induce female passion; you may try serving Marzipan (almond paste) in the shapes of fruits for special after dinner treats.

Aniseed - Popular since the Greek/Roman era, with many culinary uses sucking on the seeds is said to increase your desire.

Arugula - Has been documented as an aphrodisiac since first century A.D.; it can be added to grated orchid bulbs, parsnips, and combined with pine nuts and pistachios, Arugula greens are also frequently used in salads and pasta.

Asparagus - Is thought to give a boost to your love life because of its phallic shape, also packed with potassium, phosphorous, calcium and vitamin E, which doesn't hurt either and it offers energy to the love-hungry. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience it is suggested to eat for three days for the most powerful affect.

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