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Aphrodisiac
In some cases the use was based on a
mis-interpretation of the name of the plant in another language. The
plant Levisticum palaudapifolium was called Ligysticon
by Dioscorides because of its Ligurian origin. Galen modified the
name to Libysticon, which later was transformed into the
German names Liebesstückel, Liebstock, etc. The meaning of
the prefix "Lieb-", i.e. love, then gave rise to its use as an
aphrodisiac
Love, Amore, Lust, Infatuation,
Twitterpated, and Chocolate go
hand and hand. Chocolate's
reputation as an Aphrodisiac originated over 1,500 years ago.
Mayan and Aztec cultures revered Chocolate
as having aphrodisiac qualities The Aztec emperor, Monteczuma
is rumored to drink fifty golden goblets of chocolate a day to
enhance his sexual prowess. Could this be where giving
Chocolates on Valentines Day
started.
All of us know someone who Craves Chocolate.
Absolutely has to have it. Chocolate
has been found to contain substances called Phenylethylamine and Seratonin,
both of which (put simply), are mood lifting agents. What happens
when women have Pre Menstrual Syndrome, women will crave chocolate,
to lift the mood, and relieve the tension. The constituents both occur
naturally in the human brain and are released by the brain into the
nervous system when we are happy and also when we are
experiencing feelings of love, craze, or desire This causes a rapid
mood change, a rise in blood pressure, increasing the heart rate and
inducing those feelings of well being, bordering on euphoria usually
associated with being in love.
Eating
chocolate also releases Phenylethylamine and Seratonin into the
system, producing those same euphoric effects. This phenomenon has
been scientifically observed, so it's not unreasonable to assume
that it's probably these effects which gave rise to
chocolates
reputation as an aphrodisiac. Both these substances can also be
mildly addictive, explaining why chocoholics are
chocoholics. Plus
eating Chocolate gives an immediate and substantial energy boost
thus increasing stamina.
Chilies, curries, and other
spicy foods have been viewed as aphrodisiacs because their
physiological effects--a raised heart rate and sometimes
sweating--are similar to the physical reactions experienced during
sex. And some foods were glorified as aphrodisiacs based on their
rarity and mystery.
Many ancient peoples believed in the so-called
"law of similarity," reasoning that an object resembling genitalia
may possess sexual powers. Ginseng, rhinoceros horn, and
oysters are
three classical examples. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual
love and beauty. She is also associated with the sea and, according
to legend, was born of sea foam arising from the genitals of Uranus.
Sparta, Thebes, and Cyprus honored her as a goddess of war. Many
scholars believe that her cult is Semitic rather than Greek in
origin. According to Homer, she was the daughter of Zeus and his
consort Dione, and she married Hephaestus, but betrayed him with
Ares. She had many mortal lovers. Her main centers of worship were
on the islands of Cyprus and Cythera and at Corinth. As a fertility
goddess, she is associated with Eros, the Graces, and the Horae
(seasons). Venus is her Roman counterpart Aphrodite was said to be
born from the sea, many types of seafood
have reputations as aphrodisiacs.
Oysters are particularly esteemed
as sex aids, possibly gaining their reputation at a time when their
contribution of zinc to the nutritionally deficient diets of the day
could improve overall health and so lead to an increased sex drive.
The word ginseng means "man root," and the
plant's reputation as an aphrodisiac probably arises from its marked
similarity to the human body. Ginseng
has been looked on as an
invigorating and rejuvenating agent for centuries in China, Tibet,
Korea, Indochina, and India. The root may have a mild stimulant
action, like coffee.
The similarity of the shape of the
rhinoceros
horn to the penis is credited for its worldwide reputation as a
libido enhancer. The horn contains significant amounts of calcium
and phosphorus. The addition of the food to a deficient diet could
improve general physical vigor and possibly lead to an increased
sexual interest. But in most Americans' diets, which are usually not
lacking calcium or phosphorus, the small quantities usually consumed
would not affect physical performance.
Now the best for Last. Essential Oils
A Wonderful Mix of Essential Oils
Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Sweet Orange mixed in the proper
proportion are side to be "Love Potion #9".
While researching this is the proportion that I have found to be for
the
Infamous Love Potion #9
4 ounces of Sweet Almond Oil
12 drops of
Cinnamon
16 drops of
Clove
5 drops of
Sweet Orange (citrus)
5 drops of Nutmeg
Place in a dark bottle. Use sparingly. As the body warms up the aroma intensifies.
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