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HERBSAPHRODISIACSSEXHERBALISTNARCOTICDAMIANAAQUARIAN
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APHRODISIACS - Aquarian
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APHRODISIACS by Aquarian
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Aphrodisiacs! The word itself can send a tingle of anticipation
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down your spine. Throughout the ages almost every culture has
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used various `substances', usually herbal in origin, to put some
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zip into their love lives or in an attempt to cure the impotent.
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The types of preparation employed as aphrodisiacs ranged from the
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useless (except perhaps for their psychological effects) to the
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extremely dangerous, some being toxic enough to cause death!
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However, leaving those dangers behind....
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There were four main types of herbal substances used as
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aphrodisiacs. The first and most dangerous was the narcotic, used
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to intoxicate the user's object of desire, thereby rendering them
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incapable of responding to an unwanted sexual advance. These
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aren't real aphrodisiacs obviously, just a way of weakening
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another person's will. These substances are extremely dangerous
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in even slight doses and are now justifiably illegal in most
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parts of the world.
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The second type were substances that would irritate the mucous
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membrane of the genitalia, hopefully producing a warm, itching
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feeling similar to sexual arousal. Unfortunately, what often
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happens is that the genitalia become inflamed, causing permanent
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damage. The prospect of kidney problems and other unpleasant
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side-effects is also high. This type of so-called aphrodisiac is
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best left alone.
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The next group of substances used as aphrodisiacs were herbs
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that alleviated medical disorders that interfered with normal
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sexual function. Any herb that helped to alleviate the symptoms
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of a variety of genito-urinary tract infections, or that supplied
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badly needed vitamins or minerals that were lacking in the diet,
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could be considered as aphrodisiac, as they would allow a person
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with previous physical problems to function normally.
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An example is Ephedra nevadensis which has been used as a remedy
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for kidney, bladder and urinary problems and as an aphrodisiac.
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In some parts of the world Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is
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considered to be aphrodisiac. Kelp is rich in many vitamins and
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minerals, among them iodine, necessary for the proper function of
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the thyroid gland. Lack of iodine can result in excessive
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physical fatigue and a lowered sex drive.
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The fourth type of herbal aphrodisiac is the one that seems to
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have the effect of directly increasing sexual desire and prowess,
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even increasing the intensity of the sensations felt during
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orgasm. After some extensive research and experimentation the two
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herbs that seem to produce the best results in this regard are
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Kava Kava root and Damiana leaves.
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Kava Kava is obtained from the shrub Piper methysticum, which is
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native to the Polynesian Islands, It has been used by the
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Islanders as a religious and visionary herb and aphrodisiac for
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most of their history. Since none of the active ingredients of
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Kava Kava are water soluble, the natives would pre-chew the roots
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and then blend this saliva/root mixture with coconut milk. The
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resulting liquid was then fermented to produce a potent beverage
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that was used for important rituals. The effect of the drink is
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to relax spinal activity, producing an euphoric state of
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relaxation but without impairing mental activity. Some subjects
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also experience a tingling feeling in the genitalia, producing
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all the ingredients for an interesting sexual experience.
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If you would like to try this kava drink (!) mix together in a
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blender; one ounce of powdered Kava Kava root, two tablespoons of
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olive oil, one tablespoon of soya lecithin granules and ten
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ounces of water. Blend on high for one minute. This amount will
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suffice for 2-4 people.
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**Over use of Kava Kava will cause dangerous respiratory and skin
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problems.**
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Damiana is obtained from the shrub Turnera diffusa, which is
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native to the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. The inhabitants
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of this region have used Damiana for many years as a remedy for
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nervous disorders, and as a tonic and aphrodisiac. Damiana seems
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to have a positive toning effect on both the nervous system and
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sexual organs, especially when combined in equal parts with Saw
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Palmetto berries. Some users of the combination tea (Damiana and
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Saw Palmetto) report that, taken an hour or so before sexual
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activity, it helps produce a more satisfactory experience. The
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best results seem to be obtained when Damiana is taken in
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moderation over a period of time. Using the tea mentioned above
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(one cup per day for two weeks) seems to have stimulating effects
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on sexual performance.
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My favourite Damiana recipe is a delightfully strong tasting
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cordial. To produce this `Damiana liqueur' soak one ounce of
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Damiana Leaves, two tablespoons of Saw Palmetto berries, two
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tablespoons of Angelica root and a l/2 tablespoon of vanilla pods
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in 750 ml. of whisky. After one week, strain the mixture through
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a coffee filter and save the liquid. Re-soak the herbs, etc. in
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750 ml. distilled water for another week and then strain this
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second mixture. Heat the second mix to approximately 80C and
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dissolve one cup of honey into the hot liquid. After the honey
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has dissolved, remove from the heat, allow to cool somewhat and
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then add it to the first (whisky) mixture.
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You must then age the whole thing for at least a month! One ounce
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of liqueur, taken once a day for a few weeks should produce
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interesting results. Herbs usually work in a gentle fashion so
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don't expect instantaneous results. Indeed, because of their
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different metabolism, some people may not experience any effects
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whatever, while others may find the results too potent. Use these
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herbs in a respectful manner and use them in moderation,
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over-indulgence or extended use may have harmful side-effects.
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Most importantly, be wise, oh and by the way... enjoy yourselves!
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This Article is taken from The Herbalist, newsletter of the
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Canadian Herbal Research Society. COPYRIGHT June 1989.
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