Sentences with phrase «as an aphrodisiac as»

The ancient Greeks, who believed parsley seeds made several journeys to Hades before germinating, used the herb as an aphrodisiac as well as in funeral ceremonies.

Theobromine has also been identified as one of the compounds contributing to chocolate's reputed role as an aphrodisiac as well as the compound that makes a person crave chocolate, (in addition to the PEA and sugar previously discussed).

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Traditionally, the blends contain dried flowers and also an aphrodisiac such as Spanish fly, monk's pepper, or ash berries.

As if aphrodisiac pomegranate and chocolate weren't enough to take these brownies beyond their usual cutesy - dessert realm, a few shots of Kahlua are added here to give them a further adult kick.

Chocolate has been touted as an aphrodisiac for many a century, on many a continent.

Thought to be natural aphrodisiacs for a long time, figs have gotten quite the reputation as a super-sexy snack.

In some cultures the Kabocha squash «is revered as an aphrodisiac.»

Of course YOU would notice the it's used as an aphrodisiac.

On the lighter side of behavior modification by chiles, they are occasionally cited as being an aphrodisiac.

Cacao also contains two compounds (phenylethylamine and anandamide) thought to act on the brain creating a feeling of euphoria and allowing cacao to act as an aphrodisiac and mood enhancer.

The woodsy, nutty, dream - cream oil offered by ancient Hawaiian sandalwood trees is known as a sacred aphrodisiac.

When first discovered, cacao beans were roasted and ground to make a bitter chocolate drink that was known to revitalize and even as an aphrodisiac.

Raw Cacao as Aphrodisiac Chocolate has long been the food for lovers and is a symbol of sensuality and sexuality.

It has a history as an aphrodisiac, but this particular elixir can be compared to a beautiful Cabernet.

This salad green may be common today, but, in ancient Rome, where it was first cultivated, arugula was known as an aphrodisiac.

It's known for being an aphrodisiac and has a growing reputation as being effective for hormonal balance — something that I was working on myself towards the end of last and start of this year (more on this to come).

Earth Eagle Brewings Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshie, the offbeat brewery specializes in gruits such as Love Potion # 9, which is brewed the aphrodisiacs yohimbe bark and muira puama.

It should be noted that the primary use of chiles as an aphrodisiac is internal; that is, they are eaten, not rubbed on the genitalia.

Wine has been known throughout history as an aphrodisiac, a bringer of pleasure and shearing through timid inhibitions, ingeniously captured by the unique LXV Wine and spice pairings at the Lounge.

A bed of Neufchâtel cheese is just the place for ripe figs, classically hailed as a natural aphrodisiac.

Romans used them as an aphrodisiac.

Maca is best known for regulating hormones, offering energy boosts, and acting as an aphrodisiac.

Maca acts as a natural aphrodisiac to improve your libido.

Many are sold as food, many are slaughtered and sold as parts for «medicinal» purposes and aphrodisiacs, and many are huge, high - stakes status symbols for the wealthy elite — such as tigers, monkeys and Komodo dragons.»

To the surprise of scientists, bacteria can act as an aphrodisiac for one - celled marine organisms notable for being the closest living relative of all animals.

«Bacteria act as aphrodisiac for the closest relatives of animals: Choanoflagellates take cues from bacteria when choosing their life trajectory.»

«If you think of the conjugative transfer of resistance genes as bacterial sex, you have to think of tetracycline as the aphrodisiac,» she says.

Nineteenth - century Cubans used it as an aphrodisiac.

Researchers seeking the evolutionary roots of the animal kingdom have discovered a bacterium, Vibrio fischeri, that acts as an aphrodisiac by releasing an enzyme that sends the choanoflagellate, Salpinogoeca rosetta, one of the closest living relatives of animals, into a full mating frenzy.

Quinoa is full of protein, beetroot has been viewed as an aphrodisiac since Roman times, and walnuts do wonders for your brain thanks to their omega - 3 acids.

There are many powerful essential oils that can be used as an aphrodisiac, enhancing sensuality, intimacy, and harmony between couples as well as inner beauty and balance.

A useful product that also doubles as a natural aphrodisiac — what more could you ask for?

Its strong, musty scent lends itself well as an aphrodisiac and insect repellant.

Damiana tea has been found to dull central nervous system activity and work as a mild aphrodisiac — verified on otherwise disinterested rats — which may, arguably, further decrease anxiety levels.

Catuaba bark is a famous aphrodisiac in Brazil and it boosts your sexual endurance as well as your mood.

For thousands of years, it's been used as an aphrodisiac, a fertility booster, and a depression lifter.

Ylang Ylang and sandalwood both act as an aphrodisiac to aid in our sexual and reproductive energies.

Chocolate has always been lauded as one of the most potent aphrodisiacs, but current studies have started to claim otherwise.

In Western societies E. longifolia is generally known as an aphrodisiac.

In order to pump up your sex drive, try eating some aphrodisiacs such as strawberries and asparagus, which are rich in essential blood - pumping nutrients.

This one may seem a little odd, but taking care of something green symbolizes persistence, and chilies are traditionally known as an aphrodisiac.

You already know that asparagus is full of antioxidants and may even act as an aphrodisiac.

This plant contains chemical compounds known as flavonoids, plant - based phytoestrogens that are weak like soy, and is a potent aphrodisiac.

Garlic acts as a natural aphrodisiac and increases the production of sperm.

In Brazil it is regarded as an aphrodisiac with «proven efficacy» and has a long safe history of use.

(Plus, asparagus is known as an aphrodisiac, thanks to its folate and vitamins B6 and E levels.

Everyone's heard that oysters are an aphrodisiac, but a single serving of oysters is probably about as effective in improving low libido as a single anti-inflammatory is at healing a broken leg.

But other types of seafood can also act as aphrodisiacs.

Since ancient times, the beet has been used as a healing food, treating blood disorders, bad breath, coughs, constipation, fevers, skin disorders / wounds, and as an aphrodisiac.

The Chinese used it as an herbal aphrodisiac, and it has been found to be effective for fertility and impotence.