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Noun
/ˌafrəˈdizēˌak/,/-ˈdēzē-/,/-ˈdēZHē-/,
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aphrodisiacs, plural;
  1. A food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire
    • - the Romans worshiped the apple as an aphrodisiac
    • - aphrodisiac powers
  2. A thing that causes excitement
    • - for a few seconds she'd fallen for the powerful aphrodisiac of music
    • - power is an aphrodisiac
  1. a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
  2. An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexuality and love. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. ...
  3. A food or drug having such an effect; Arousing or intensifying sexual desire
  4. (Aphrodisiacs) Substances used to increase sexual power or excitement.
  5. (Aphrodisiacs) these are all the substances that excite and increase the sexual activity; the large amount of substances, which are thought to act in this way, is often a result of the human tendency to perceive some unreal things as true; although there are some exceptions the substances that ...
  6. Substances used to improve sexual potency and power: damiana, saw palmetto, ginseng, sarsaparilla, kava kava and burdock.
  7. Many Essential Oils, either through their pleasurable aroma, or their affect on the hormonal/physical system, increase sexual desire. These oils are commonly referred to as aphrodisiacs. Some of the better-known aphrodisiacs are Jasmine, YlangYlang, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Patchouli. ...
  8. According to Hesiod, Aphrodite was born of the foam around the severed genitals of Uranus, a fitting beginning for a divinity whose concern is the sexual. From her name comes the noun aphrodisiac, denoting anything that has the power to excite the sexual passions.
  9. (action) increases sexual arousal/interest.
  10. Herb that increase, enhance, and strengthen sexual desire and vitality.
  11. Restores or increases sexual power and desire. Two types: tonics: develop tissue substance. Stimulants: increase the functioning of the reproductive organs. Examples: Ahwagandha, asparagus, fenugreek, ginseng, gokshura, hibiscus, pippali, rose, saffron, and shatavari. ...
  12. Light given off between carnivorous plants as a form of communication.
  13. any substance that promotes health to the reproductive organs. Ashram: place devoted to spiritual development. Atma: consciousness or God in an individualized sense.
  14. a substance thought to stimulate erotic desire and enhance sexualperformance.
  15. Enhances or stimulates erotic feelings.
  16. known substance, which has increased sensitivity and sexual apetenci during the love act. Its impact lies in the removal of barriers in the experience of love, pleasure. In some cult zabývajícíchse sexual magic is afrodiziaka specifically used as stimulans.
  17. The impairment of a persons spartial perception and stability resulting from a large hair do.
  18. A medication or preparation given to stimulate sexual desire.
  19. Herbs that correct conditions of impotence. A list of Aphrodisiac herbs is available.
  20. A substance used to correct problems of impotency and to strengthen sexual function.
  21. Herb used to stimulate sexual passion. Damiana, Muira Puama, Schizandra, Suma, Yohimbe.
  22. Heightens senses and stimulates sexual drive. Ayurvedic herb examples: Ashwagandha.