Sunday, August 5, 2007

Foods and spices as stimulants

Coffee, cola and chocolate, all stimulants, have folkloric reputations as libido-enhancers. From the spice rack come anise, fennel, sage and parsley, also reputed to boost sex drive. (But don't substitute fennel oil for this, say experts, it's toxic in relatively small quantities.) There are a number of traditionally-known aphrodisiacs, masquerading as gourmet treats, from various world cultures-including oysters, asparagus, etc.-but it's unclear whether they really work.

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