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Aphrodisiacs
Aphrodisiacs, named after the Greek goddess for sensuality "Aphrodite" are products or agents in food products that are claimed to increase sexual desire or improve ones libido. Although to this date, there is no scientific evidence that substantiates those claims, throughout history love potions and food have been accredited to do so, the very least in the view of the believer. There is no real guideline what aphrodisiacs are either, it varies through diffrerent cultures, myths and believes.
- Myths and believes snake blood, Spanish fly, rhino horn, tiger bones or penis and others, arrugola,
- Resemblance of shape (phallic or others) asparagus, banana, rhino horn (again), oysters, fig, carrots, snails
- Taste, feel & smell (strong, offending, sweet, sour or pleasing) chocolate, quince, garlic, onions, cheese, honey, wine, absinth, avocado, truffles, vanilla, basil, fennel, nutmeg, liquorice, aniseed
- Food that shows reaction in your body (stimulating or others) chilli, ginseng, ginger, coffee, kelp
- Food that are perfect for hand feeding a lover strawberries, raspberries, almonds, pine seeds, walnuts, grapes Unfortunately there are a number of products that are from endangered species such as the tiger penis and the rhino horn which especially in are still bought and consumed in the hope of increasing the human sexuality. There are a number of drugs that are proven to help the cause, but they are not necessarily food product related, although there was a reported case in Australia where an oyster farmer added viagra to the water where oysters are cultivated in the hope to make the oysters "medicinal" beneficial.
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