Brief History of Aphrodisiacs | Do Aphrodisiacs Work? [7iap-vOSu6e]

Brief History of Aphrodisiacs | Do Aphrodisiacs Work? [7iap-vOSu6e]

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Article: Website: ____________________________________________________ Aphrodisiacs came from the Greek word aphrodisios which means Pertaining to Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love. Aphrodisiacs are consumable substances that improve sexual function that have already existed in various ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt,China, and India. Many of the traditional aphrodisiac products are available as animal and herbal extracts. Some of the ancient medical texts recognized in modern medicine that contain the earliest known aphrodisiacs are Samhita Sushruta of India and Huang-Ti Nei-Ching of China. Some do not easily buy the seemingly too good to be true claims of aphrodisiacs, Since most of the traditional aphrodisiacs lack scientific evidence it is no surprise that some people may consider them as nothing more than a placebo. However, it cannot be denied that aphrodisiacs do work on others. Interestingly, Let's take a deep dive into the history of aphrodisiacs.