Sentences with phrase «as an aphrodisiac for»

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

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.»

Horny Goat Weed has been used as an aphrodisiac for hundreds of years, and research has also proven its effects on improving sexual desire and performance.

Not exact matches

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

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

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).

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

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

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.»

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.

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

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

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

It's one of the reasons for the popularity of this plant and its application as an aphrodisiac.

Oysters — long hailed as an aphrodisiac, oysters are high in zinc, a vitamin necessary for testosterone production, libido, and sperm count (other shellfish falls into this category)

The effects of these remedies as an aphrodisiac or as a treatment for impotence have been often publicised, but have never been proven in rigorous scientific studies, and have actually often been refuted.

This super-food (native to the Andean Mountains) is hailed as a great source of energy and known for being a natural aphrodisiac.

Yet throughout humanity's long history of consuming melon, there are very few stories of it being used for warts, or inflammation, or wounds, or as an aphrodisiac, or for hangovers, or for any medicinal purpose.

Over the years it has been used for arthritis, colds, as an aphrodisiac and more.

A favorite is neroli, a calming aphrodisiac that happens to be as good for your skin as it is for your libido.

In ancient times, asparagus was renowned as an aphrodisiac, and maybe for good reason.

Damiana Leaf: A female aphrodisiac, Damiana has been used for centuries to help increase circulation to the reproductive system as well as increase libido.

Maca root has earned the names «Peruvian Ginseng» and «Nature's Viagra» for its qualities as an aphrodisiac.

Muirapuama, aka Muira Puama, is being used and is known worldwide as a powerful aphrodisiac for both men and women.

As the name suggests, this is meant to be an aphrodisiac food, but is also just a very pleasant dessert, perhaps with a little red wine after dinner for an intimate moment.

An intoxicating aphrodisiac, this deep orange - golden brown oil has relaxing, warming properties and is is known as «mistress of the night» or «raat ki raani», for it's strong, intense floral fragrance that builds an atmosphere of peacefulness and love, whilst calming the mind and muscles.

Traditionally it has been used as a male aphrodisiac and for certain malignancies, infections and even as a remedy for bad breath.

It has been used for coughs, asthma, headache, stress and even as an aphrodisiac.

Actually, it is a herb that has been used for many years as an aphrodisiac and fertility cure.

In other words, the evidence that Maca root functions as an aphrodisiac is very strong and while it may not work for some people, it is not a scam and has a proven track record.

Herb background Harvested for its succulent roots, Shatavari is used in Ayurveda as a powerful aphrodisiac and to support reproductive health.

Chocolate is often described as an aphrodisiac: both for its meltingly seductive texture and, some claim, for its chemical components.

And this is where chili's reputation as an aphrodisiac comes from — for the symptoms above closely mimic the symptoms of sexual arousal and, as such, can potentially trigger genuine arousal.18

The list of icons making appearances was truly unprecedented: Superman soars twice — once in the «return» and the other as Ben Affleck; Crockett and Tubbs exude cool; Ethan Hunt falls short; Captain Jack Sparrow sets the stage for the finale; Jack Black sometimes wears stretchy pants; Huey Long is resurrected and somehow over-played by Sean Penn; the mass appeal of the DaVinci Code novel fizzled onscreen; Robert Altman's amazing career ended with an excellent adaptation of a radio series starring Garrison Keillor's made for radio face; Johnny Depp tried to untrack his career with The Libertine; Nicolas Cage was front and center in the disastrous remake of The Wicker Man, but if the preview is any indication, his sleep - walk was merely a tune - up for this year's Ghost Rider; Woody Allen (with Scarlett Johansson as his muse) re-emerged with his best comedy since Crimes and Misdemeanors; amazingly, Jen and Vince's real life break - up was more entertaining than the film version; and while on - set hook - ups seem to the norm, how could the dreadful You, Me and Dupree have been an aphrodisiac for Kate and Owen?

Call me a prude, but I agree with those who say that the suit - as - aphrodisiac ad was inappropriate for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, as reported today in The Boston Globe and noted at the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog.