Some of nature's library of herbals, get you in "the mood for love" and are called Natural Herbal Aphrodisiacs.
Herbal and Natural Aphrodisiacs and Herbal and Natural Love potions have been blended and drunk by men and women alike for millennia. The Romans were well known for there natural amorous brews and herbal love potions, as were the Egyptians. It seems that throughout history, many cultures around the world have sought the perfect Herbal Aphrodisiac, the natural stimulant for love from nature's medicine cabinet. Foods, herbs, smells, spells and rituals have all been combined to create the quintessential natural love potion, to bring about success and satisfaction naturally in the bedroom. Traditional herbalism has always used plant chemistry to stimulate desire, arousal, sexual performance, stamina and sensitivity in love making. Here is a selection of plants from around the world known for their Herbal Aphrodisiac properties.
Many Herbal Aphrodisiacs can be taken daily over a period of time to balance sexual health.
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Each herb is accompanied by a quick reference graphic to help you find the aphrodisiac with the properties you are looking for. The meanings of these are as follows... Suitable for denotes whether the herb is suited for men or women or both. Strength describes how effetive this herb is as an aphrodisiac based on our experiences of using it. The more red lips, the stronger the effect. Effects shows whether the aphrodisiac effect comes on after a period of taking the herb (accumulative) or during the hours after each dose (immediate) or both. |
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NAME: Ashwagangha
LATIN NAME: Withania somnifera.
ALSO KNOWN AS: Winter cherry.
PARTS USED: Roots.
USES
Ashwagandha is a herb from the Ayurvedic system and is known for its adaptogen qualities, this means that it strengthens the systems of the body against stress and modern living. Apart from being an all round tonic it is an Aphrodisiac and is known to balance the male and female sex hormones. It is these potent bits of our bio-chemistry that govern desire, libido, pleasure, and sexual performance.
MEN
It is said to bring "the strength of the stallion" to a man, enhancing his sexual staying power and libido. Known as Indian Ginseng, if there is a depletion of energy, it is known for nourishing male energy and it is used to treat impotence. It increases semen production, and improves the quality of sperm, therefore it is used to treat infertility in men.
WOMEN
Ashwagandha is a food for love, and although it is used largely as a male tonic in Ayurveda, it is recommended for women when strength is needed in conditions of debility and during pregnancy.
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NAME: Oats
LATIN NAME: Avena sativa
ALSO KNOWN AS: Oat Straw, Oatmeal, common oats.
PARTS USED: Oat Straw, Seeds and whole plant
USES
Oat straw is a very sustaining herb, as it is a nervine it is calming to the nervous system. So this is a good Aphrodisiac if being highly strung is the dampener to your libido.
MEN
Oat straw stimulates the circulation of free testosterone, a hormone that is stimulating to the male sexual libido, for this reason it is used as a sexual stimulant by men.
WOMEN
A tonic to the nervous system, and good for recovering from exhaustion, so this is a good aphrodisiac if emotional exhaustion is your block to love making.
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NAME: Bala
LATIN NAME: Sida Cordifolia
ALSO KNOWN AS: Country mallow
PARTS USED: Stem and roots
USES
Sida Cordifolia is a herb used for many conditions in Ayurveda, and it really is a master healer with many benevolent qualities used over 1000s of years. As an Aphrodisiac it is used for it's stimulating qualities. It stimulates the metabolism and the nervous system, whist relaxing and opening the respiratory system. Because of this it has Euphoric and energising qualities, so it's good for use if you want to wake up, sharpen your senses in love making whilst relaxing and breathing more deeply. Because of its Euphoric qualities it is known to induce states of love and happiness.
MEN
Sida Cordifolia encourages physical endurance, strength and presence of being in love making.
WOMEN
The Sida Cordifolia plant is associated with the ancient Hindu Goddess of beauty, sensuality and grace Parvathi. The herb is part of the 'magical trio combination' associated with women in Indian herbal folk medicine "Tripura Sundari" in common language - meaning "thrice beautiful". The other herbs recommended for beautifying women are: Ashoka and Shatavari.
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NAME: Catuaba
LATIN NAME: Erythroxylum catuaba
ALSO KNOWN AS: Catuaba, cataguá, chuchuhuasha, tatuaba, pau de reposta, caramuru, piratançara, angelim-rosa, catiguá
PARTS USED: Cut bark, Root of the tree
USES
Catuaba is a legendary Brazilian Aphrodisiac plant first used by the Tupi Indians, there have been many songs that have been composed and sung at its wonder. It is the most famous of all Brazilian plants used by the indiginous people and locals as a Herbal Aphrodisiac for many generations.
MEN
For men it is known to enliven the libido. In Brazilian medicine it is often combined with Muira Puama to have a dual action of tonifying the male sexual and urinary organs and relieving the condition of impotence. If it is consumed regularly it is thought to first bring erotic dreams and then to bring increased libido.
WOMEN
Catuaba is a nervous system tonic which stimulates, calms, and balances all at the same time. It is thought to stimulate libido in women, and to treat lack of sexual desire and frigidity. Because it also is an anti-anxiety remedy working on hypertension and stress, it can positively effect the emotional causes for lower sexual energy.
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NAME: Clavohuasca
LATIN NAME:Tynanthus panurensis
ALSO KNOWN AS: Clavo huasca, clove vine, white clove,
clavohuasca, cipó cravo, cipó trindade
PARTS USED:Vine wood, leaves, roots.
USES
Clavohuasca is a traditional South American medicine used as an aphrodisiac, for centuries in Brazil and Peru. Clavohuasca is known to stimulate libido and treat sexual dysfunction in men and women.
MEN
Clavohuasca is most effective for men as a remedy for erectile dysfunction, and weakness of erection. It is also used traditionally for relieving impotence.
WOMEN
Clavohuasca is a strong sexual stimulant and increases libido in pre-menopausal women. It is also a remedy for frigidity.
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NAME: Damiana
LATIN NAME: Turnera diffusa
ALSO KNOWN AS: Damiana, damiane, oreganillo, the bourrique, Mexican damiana, Mexican holly, damiana de Guerrero
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PARTS USED: Leaves.
USES
Damiana has an ancient, erotic reputation, particually amongst Mexican Indians. It is an Aphrodisiac and has earned its reputation as a male and female sexual stimulant. This is the Aphrodisiac to use when sexual disfunction has a strong emotional content.
MEN
It has a particular use for impotence in men associated with anxiety, and it has also been recommended for inflammation of the prostate in men. It is believed to contain alkaloids that stimulate the body's levels of testosterone and it is used to treat erectile dysfunction, impotence, and inability to reach orgasm.
WOMEN
Damiana is also thought to be a good aphrodisiac for women. Again it is indicated where anxiety or depression may be involved in the inability to achieve orgasm, or the presentation of a low sex drive. Damiana is known to produce a mild, short lived euphoric state. Interestingly it is a good tonic for women when coming off the birth control pill, or facing the menopause
as a sexual hormone rebalancer.
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NAME: Ginkgo Biloba
LATIN NAME: Ginkgo biloba, Salisburia adiantifolia, Salisburia macrophylla
ALSO KNOWN AS: Bai Guo, Ginkgo Nut, Japanese Silver Apricot, Kew Tree, Maidenhair Tree, Yinhsing
PARTS USED: Leaves and seeds.
USES
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most well used herbal remedies today. It is known for its brain boosting qualities and as a tonic to seniors. However it is seen as an aphrodisiac because of its capacity to boost circulation and increase blood flow to all parts of the body.
MEN
For men Ginkgo is known to boost male erection by increasing blood flow in the body. It will not increase the libido but it will increase staying power and strength of erection.
WOMEN
In women ginkgo also stimulates the blood flow and can increase arousal in woman vaginally, it can increase pleasure and depth of orgasm, all based upon this increase of blood flow to the capillaries.
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NAME: Guarana.
LATIN NAME: Paullinia Cupana
ALSO KNOWN AS: Guarana kletterstrauch, guaranastruik, quarana, quarane, cupana, Brazilian cocoa, uabano, uaranzeiro
PARTS USED: Seed, fruit
USES
Guarana is known for its stimulating action. It calms yet stimulates the nervous system, so it is energising yet relaxing. It is wonderful for giving the body a lift without the side effects of caffeine or alcohol, so it's a good choice for getting you in the mood for love. It is known for increasing physical endurance and stamina, so not a bad choice for keeping you in the mood for love also.
MEN
Guarana increases stamina, boosts energy, boosts virility, increases staying power and stimulates the libido. A good choice for an all night love making session.
WOMEN
Guarana stimulates movement of energy in the body, activates blood circulation and boosts libido in women.
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NAME: Tribulus terrestris
LATIN NAME: Tribulus terrestris
ALSO KNOWN AS: Gokshura, Puncture Vine, Caltrop, Yellow Vine, and Goat head.
PARTS USED: Fruit.
USES
Tribulus increases stamina, libido and sexual function for men and dramatically improves sexual performance and sensitivity for most women. It is an Ayurvedic herb and has been indicated for use in sexual health for many years.
MEN
In Men it stimulates the secretion of leutinising hormone LH, which goes onto stimulate testosterone in the gonads. It is this production of free testosterone in the body that stimulates the sexual energy. Studies have shown it to increase sperm production as well as sexual activity. It is indicated to increase libido, strengthen erection and speed up sexual recovery rate.
WOMEN
Tribulus has been found to alleviate symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flushes, depression and emotional instability. Regular use of Tribulus during the menopause can treat the loss of sexual interest at this time, 65% of women treated in one study reported increased sex drive after using this herb. Although testosterone is associated with men's health, free testosterone production in women also has a positive effect on libido and sexual desire.
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Clavohuasca Click Here for Horny Goat Weed Products
NAME: Horny Goat Weed
LATIN NAME: Epimedium sagittatum
ALSO KNOWN AS: Barrenwort, Herba Epimedii, Horny Goat Weed, Japanese Epimedium, Xian Ling Pi, Yin Yang Huo.
PARTS USED: Leaves.
USES
Horny Goat weed is known for its testosterone building effect, so it stimulates sexual activity in men. It also alleviates fatigue and exhaustion and nurtures and restores the adrenals and kidneys. So it has an over all stress reducing, libido enhancing effect.
MEN
Horny goat weed naturally stimulates sperm production, sexual desire, and libido. It also stimulates blood flow to the genital area thus enhancing sexual awareness and function.
WOMEN
In women it is known to increase sexual desire.
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Horny Goat weed Epimedium loose leaf tea
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Horny Goat Weed Click Here for Mucuna pruriens Products
NAME: Kapikachhu
LATIN NAME: Mucuna pruriens
ALSO KNOWN AS: Velvet bean, Cowhage, Cowitch, Picapica, Kapikachu, Yerepe, (Yoruba) Atmagupta.
PARTS USED: Seeds, roots.
USES
Mucuna pruriens contains a natural source of L-Dopa, which stimulates the brain chemical dopamine. Dopamine is known to improve mood, stimulate sexuality, and have anti-depressant effects. Traditionally it has been known as an aphrodisiac since ancient times.
MEN
Mucuna pruriens is well known for its aphrodiaiac qualities for men. It is known to boost testosterone levels, increase sperm count and improve sexual desire.
WOMEN
Mucuna pruriens is known for its mood improving qualities. It can lift depression and stimulate sexual desire in women.
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Mucuna pruriens kapickachu powder
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NAME: Maca
LATIN NAME: Lepidium Mayenii.
ALSO KNOWN AS: Maca.
PARTS USED: Root.
USES
Maca is a great nourisher of the nervous system, and it helps the body adjust to the stress of modern living. As an aphrodisiac its strength is in bringing the hormones back into balance and heightening the libido. It blends with other aphrodisiacs to nurture and support on-going sexual health.
MEN
Enhances libido in men and reduces chronic fatigue, stimulates, nourishes and tonifys all body functions.
WOMEN
Regulates and normalizes menstrual cycle, stimulates fertility in men and women. A natural alternative to HRT.
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NAME: Muira Puama
LATIN NAME: Ptychopetalum
ALSO KNOWN AS: Potency wood, marapuama, marapama, muiratã, muiratam, pau-homen, potenzholz..
PARTS USED: Root, bark.
USES
Muira puama is known to be good for the psychological and physical aspects of sexual function. Studies show a positive effect on erectile dysfunction, sexual desire, libido, menstrual cramps and PMS. The short term effects of Muira Puama include increasing blood flow to the pelvic area, aiding erections in men as well as sensation and orgasm in women. Longer term use enhances the production of sex hormones in both sexes. It has no noted side effects though, as with many sexual stimulants, it can slightly raise blood pressure. Muira Puama has a long history of use in England, and is still listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, where it is recommended to treat impotence, amongst other things.
MEN
Muira puama has been used successfully for impotency, erectile dysfunction, to stimulate libido and sexual desire in men.
WOMEN
For women Muira puama has been used to aid overall sexual health bringing relief for menstrual cramps, and PMS. Muira Puama has also been used to stimulate sexual desire, and improve the flow of blood to the sexual organs, thus improving sensation and orgasm.
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NAME: Saw Palmetto
LATIN NAME Serenoa repens
ALSO KNOWN AS: Pan palm, dwarf palmetto, Saw Palmetto, Sabal
PARTS USED: Fruit, berries.
USES
Saw Palmetto has been indicated for its use in men's sexual health. It is used for the prevention and treatment of prostate enlargement. Saw palmetto helps stabilise the natural process in men of the hormone testosterone decreasing after age 40. So in this way it supports male sex hormones and is a tonic for the reproductive system. It is known as "the old man's best friend". It is worth noting that it is not to be combined with anti-androgenic medication.
MEN
Saw palmetto boosts and strengthens sexual appetite, it also restores sexual health and balance after excess.
WOMEN
Saw palmetto has also been indicated for women as an aphrodisiac, as a sexual stimulant and breast enhancer.
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Horny Goat Weed Click Here for Shatavari Products
NAME: Shatavari
LATIN NAME: Asparagus racemosus
ALSO KNOWN AS: Asparagus
PARTS USED: Roots
USES
Shatavari is the Queen of Ayurvedic medicine, used for 1000s years as the supreme tonic for women. It is in this way that it works as an aphrodisiac for women, by bringing all the symptoms of women's sexual health, through all the changes of a women's life, into balance. It nourishes a women's sexual health, stimulating fertility, alleviating symptoms of menopause and regulating hormones that govern sexual health.
MEN
In Men studies show it to be an excellent Aphrodisiac when combined with Ashwagandha, ( An ayurvedic herb ) It promotes size, strength and stiffness of the penis. It can treat impotence and sexual debilitation.
WOMEN
Shatavari literally means 'the plant of one hundred roots' which has been cunningly transformed into 'she who has one hundred husbands' as it gives women boundless reserves!
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NAME: Siberian Ginseng
LATIN NAME: Eleutherococcus snticosus
ALSO KNOWN AS: Ci Wu Jia
PARTS USED: Roots
USES
In China it has an ancient reputation as a LOVE POTION. This is probably because of it's capacity to boost physical endurance, create stamina and endless energy in the user. It helps the body adapt to an extreme environment and fight stress, in the form of exhaustion and physical overwhelm. As an aphrodisiac it stimulates the bodies wellbeing by sooth the over-adrenalised burn out experience and encourages stamina and strength.
MEN
Siberian ginseng stimulates the bodies natural stamina and physical prowess during love making.
WOMEN
Siberian Ginseng helps the body recover from stress, which can be a block to sexual satisfaction.
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NAME: Rhodiola Root
LATIN NAME: Rhodiola Rosea
ALSO KNOWN AS: Arctic root, Golden root.
PARTS USED: Root.
USES
Rhodiola Rosea is the plant medicine to combat stress, it helps the body deal with extreme circumstances. It enables the body to build up a resistance to symptoms of stress and increases mental and physical performance.
MEN
Rhodiola Rosea has been shown to substantially improve sexual performance in men with erectile dysfunction and/or premature ejaculation.
WOMEN
Rhodiola Rosea has been shown to enhance fertility in women, even among those that have failed to conceive with standard fertility drugs.
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NAME: Wild Yam.
LATIN NAME: Dioscorea villosa.
ALSO KNOWN AS: Colic root, rheumatism root, China root, devil's bones, yuma, Mexican wild yam, Wildeyamwurzel.
PARTS USED: Dried rhizome and roots.
USES:
Wild yam has been used for women's sexual health for a long time. It balances female sex hormones, so is useful for naturally enhancing the shape and texture of the breasts. It is known for treating PMS, and it is used as a natural alternative to HRT. As an aphrodisiac its main strengths are stimulating balance of sexual hormones and in this way promoting a healthy sexual desire. It is worth noting that it should not be taken by women with hormone-dependent conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus, due to its possible estrogenic effects. Men with prostate cancer should also avoid taking wild yam. Pregnant women should not take wild yam because it may stimulate the uterus to contract, possibly causing a miscarriage.
WOMEN
Breast enhancer, hormone regulator, balanced sexual health, relief from dryness, promotes sexual desire.
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