Aphrodisiacs are substances that are said to have a sexually stimulating and potency-enhancing effect. The effect of an aphrodisiac has not been scientifically proven. Sexual and potency disorders cannot necessarily be cured with aphrodisiacs, as these often have psychological causes.

Some of the aphrodisiacs listed below can cause damage if taken continuously or in overdose.

 

These are the substances categorised as aphrodisiacs:

 

Celery herb

Parsley

Basil

Ginger

Capsicum

Chilli

Aloe

Nutmeg

Carnations

Saffron

disinhibiting drugs (alcohol, hashish)

Damiana

Potency wood

Yohimbe

Jasmine

Patchouli

Ylang Ylang

Ginseng (continuous intake leads to high blood pressure)

Oysters

Kantharidin (0.03g is lethal)