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Love Potions:(Part 1) Aphrodisiacs© Michele KayD
May 30, 1997
From the world's very first lovers, Adam and Eve, to modern day couples, nature has provided us with some highly potent temptations. Certain foods, beverages, spices, plants, herbs and scents can be used as tantalizing seduction tools. Individually or collectively, these are believed to elevate love's own chemistry level. By definition, aphrodisiacs are "agents that arouse or increase sexual responses." Simply put, they are *love potions* which hold the power to stir our most intimate desires. The practice of using aromatherapy to enhance sensual moments will be approached in next week's article. This week, the focus will be on highlighting the spectrum of consumable *potions*. Johan's Guide to Aphrodisiacs is an excellent and highly comprehensive Web site devoted to exploring the background and possibilities of this ancient phenomenon. Some of the content I present can be further explored and built upon by spending some time on that page. The foundation of sexual attraction among much of nature is based on the internal molecules known as "pheromones." Derived from the Greek language, this means "to transfer excitement." One of the least-known forms of aphrodisiacs can be found among the category of produce. According to Cynthia Mervis, M.D., "Plant foods, especially leafy vegetables and fruits, contain certain essential oils and vitamins that stimulate hormone production and increase circulation." Similarly, certain herbs can trigger a heightened hormone level. In fact, damiana is considered to be one of the most arousing herbs of all. Most herbal products are available through health food stores. ~some other consumable aphrodisiacs include:
seafood — lobster, oysters, sole, and clams
fruits — grapes, strawberries, quince, and *coco-de-mer
vegetables — mushrooms, radishes, vadalia onions, peas, asparagus, *truffles, black beans, fennel, celery, and leek
nuts — *pine nut, ginkgo, betel nut, and walnut
drinks — milk, champagne, absinthe, beer, green chartreuse, benedictine, creme de damiana, and white portwine
spices — asafoetida, cardamon, cloves, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, salt, saffron, vanilla, rosemary, salvia, and thyme
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Related Literature:
"Love Potions: A Guide to Aphrodisiacs and Sexual Pleasures." By Cynthia Mervis, M.D.
"Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook." By Hopkins, Lockridge, & Fink.
"The Foods of Love: Containing the Delights, Vertues, Magickal Properties, & Secret Recipes for All Manner of Exquisite Love Potions & Proven Aprhrodisiacs." By Max DeRoche.
"I will show you a philtre without potions, without herbs, without any
witch's incantation — if you wish to be loved, love." (Roman Seneca)
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