Sarsaparilla to Cure a Flagging Libido

Name: Sarsaparilla

Scientific Name: Smilax Regelli

Parts Used: Root

Another Name: Granny Bush, Bay Wormwood, Marigold, Rosemary, Reed Grass, Red or Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Quay Quill Sarsaparilla, Bejuco De Carona, Brown Sarsaparilla, Zarzaparilla

Properties: Alterative, Bitter, Carminative, Tonic, Diaphoretic, Anti-pyretic, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Antidote, Analgesic, Hepatic, Antispasmodic

Body Parts Affected: Blood, Skin, Circulatory System, Intestines, Immune System, Digestive System, Reproductive System

The Sarsaparilla, Smilax Regelli, is a plant originating in Mexico which grows in the wet tropical forests. Today, Sarsaparilla is cultivated mainly in Asia, in Central America, South America and Australia. Only the roots, which can measure more than 2 meters, are collected and used in various pharmacological preparations.

The roots are very bitter, odorless, and sticky. After drying they are boiled for the extract. When boiled in water the root affords a dark extractive matter, the quantity of extract yielded by the root being used as a criterion of its quality.

In the old west, cowboys would drink it before making the rounds of the brothels. They thought it would ward off syphilis and gonorrhea. It has been a popular drink in American films since "Bronco Billy", played by silent films first cowboy star, Gilbert M. "Bronco Billy" Anderson, in 1912.

Several species of Smilax that are indigenous to Asia form a considerable article of trade in China, but are used to a limited extent only. The Chinese refer to it as 'khao yen' and believe strongly in its abilities to act as an aphrodisiac and a sexual stimulant. The root of Sarsaparilla is also considered as a powerful aphrodisiac in India, Argentina and Mexico. Jamaican men especially prized it for its virility uses as well. It balances the hormones in both males and females. The exact mechanism of action has not been identified, however it is thought that the phytosterols it contains stimulate hormone-like activity in the body. For the man, Sarsaparilla supports the production of sex hormones and has positive effects against impotence. For the woman the Sarsaparilla can stimulate the production of progesterone.

The root of Jamaican Sarsaparilla is used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, gout and other pains. It is used to remedy skin conditions, such as, acne, eczema, psoriasis, ring worm and scrofula diseases. It is a good blood purifier. It helps breakdown infections in the body by eliminating wastes through urine and perspiration. It supports the proper functioning of the liver and colon. It is an ingredient in many tonics for general well-being. It is recommended as an antidote for any strong poison but should be taken on a clear stomach. It is used to relieve flatulence. It is used as an eye-wash. Also used for colds, fever, and as a hair growth hormone.



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Kapicacchu for Improved Sex Life

Kapika-pikacchu!!!

Botanical Name: Mucuna Pruriens
English/Common Name: Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Cow-itch, Buffalo bean
Ayurvedic Name: Kaunch, Atmagupta, Kapikacchu
Family: Fabaceae
Part Used: Seeds / Fruits

Kapikachu (Mucuna Pruriens) enjoys an important place among aphrodisiac herbs in India since ancient times. Susruta mentions the use of the seeds as promoters of virility, as also Bhavamisra. It is categorized as visya – the substance that improves sexual vitality and functioning. Its use as an anthelmintic (capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms) has also been mentioned in older books on traditional medicine. Yogaratnakara has a reference to its use in a formulation for tremors.

The literal meaning of the word kapikacchu is, one who scratches the body like a monkey. The surface of the pods of this climber is covered with bristles, which are allergic to the skin. On touching, it gives intensive itching sensation. Hence, aptly it has named as kapikacchu. It is also called as markati as the furred surface of its pods resembles to that of monkey’s skin.

Mucuna Pruriens is a common twiner, extensively distributed all over India, from the Himalayan foot hills and the plains of Punjab to Sri Lanka. It is a large half – woody twiner, with long slender cylindrical branches. The leaves are 15- 20 cm long, alternate, trifoliate, with ovate leaflets 7-12 cm long. The flowers large shortly stalked, in clusters and purple in color. The fruits, turgid pods, clothed with brown or grey irritant bristles. The seeds, 4-6 per pod, are black and ovoid or bean shaped, about 1 cm in diameter.

Traditionally, Mucuna Pruriens find use in number of diseases and is commonly used as carminative, hypotensive & hypoglycemic agent. From phytochemistry point of view, the drug contains L-dopa (which is very effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease), tryptamine alkaloids, lecithin and tannins. All these compounds are known to exist in the seeds. There were some reports that the same compounds are detected and can be extracted from its leaves and stem as well.

Mucuna Pruriens has been shown to increase testosterone levels, helps deposition of protein in the muscles and increase muscle mass and strength. The seeds, roots and the bristles on its pods have great medicinal value. It is the most commonly used ingredient in many tonics for impotency and for enhancing sexual vitality. It also works well as a restorative for conditions of debility and weakness. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination.

The seed powders of kapikacchu impart very potent effect, when taken with sugar and followed by milk. It augments the seminal fluids, vitality and the vigor. The hot infusion of the seeds is an excellent panacea for premature ejaculation in men. The seeds are useful as a galactogouge in lactating mothers.

The roots of this plant are diuretic. The decoction of the roots is beneficial in renal problems and dysuria. The roots also help regulate the menstrual cycle. They are useful to enhance the sexual vigor in women. The root powder, for this purpose, mixed with sugar, ghee and honey works well. In vata diseases like facial palsy, cervical spondylosis, Parkinson’s disease, paralysis etc, the decoction of kapikacchu is rewarding.

Generally, this herb is used with amalaki, ashwagandha, shatavari, gokshura, white and black musali to make pills and jelly or gelatin capsules. The bristles of the pods, filled in gelatin capsules, are used with benefit in intestinal worm infestations, especially in round worms. The seed powder, combined with honey, is commonly used as a general tonic. In bronchial asthma, the seed powder, honey and ghee are an effective combination.

Its Ayurvedic applications include: indigestion, colic, debility, edema, impotence, infertility, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, roundworm, spermatorrhea, Parkinsons, roots-fever, edema, elephantiasis (externally), and nervous disorders (including facial paralysis).

Regarding toxicity, its adverse effects were mild and were mainly gastro-intestinal in nature. No adverse effects were seen in clinical laboratory reports.

Source: HerbalCureIndia


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Catuaba, an Aphrodisiac

Ka-katuwa namahn, Ka-katuwa ba?

Family: Erythroxylaceae
Genus: Erythroxylum
Species: Catuaba
Synonyms: None
Other Species: Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, Trichilia catigua, Juniperus brasiliensis, Eriotheca candolleana, Anemopaegma mirandum
Common Names: Catuaba, cataguá, chuchuhuasha, tatuaba, pau de reposta, caramuru, piratançara, angelim-rosa, catiguá
Part Used: Bark, root


Erythroxylum catuaba is a vigorous-growing, small tree that produces yellow and orange flowers and small, dark yellow, oval-shaped, inedible fruit. It grows in the northern part of Brazil in Amazonas, Para, Pernambuco, Bahia, Maranhao, and Alagoas. This catuaba tree belongs to the family Erythroxylaceae, whose principal genus, Erythroxylum, contains several species that are sources of cocaine. Catuaba, however, contains none of the active cocaine alkaloids.

Catuaba has a long history of use in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. The Tupi Indians in Brazil first discovered the aphrodisiac qualities of the plant and over the last few centuries they have composed many songs praising its wonders and abilities. Indigenous and local peoples have used catuaba for generations. It is the most famous of all Brazilian aphrodisiac plants. In the Brazilian state of Minas there is a saying, "Until a father reaches 60, the son is his; after that, the son is catuaba's!"

Initially they found the herb helped to enhance libido, then they noticed its other numerous beneficial qualities: relieving pain and fatigue, controlling nervousness, improving memory, helping with depression, among others.

In Brazilian herbal medicine today, catuaba is considered a central nervous system stimulant with aphrodisiac properties. A bark decoction is commonly used for sexual impotency, agitation, nervousness, nerve pain and weakness, poor memory or forgetfulness, and sexual weakness.

Catuaba functions as a stimulant of the nervous system, above all when one deals with functional impotence of the male genital organs. It is an innocent aphrodisiac, used without any ill effects at all. In Brazil it is regarded as an aphrodisiac with "proven efficacy" and, in addition to treating impotence, it is employed for many types of nervous conditions including insomnia, hypochondria, and pain related to the central nervous system (such as sciatica and neuralgia).

In European herbal medicine catuaba is considered an aphrodisiac and a brain and nerve stimulant. A bark tea is used for sexual weakness, impotence, nervous debility, and exhaustion. Herbalists and health practitioners in the United States use catuaba in much the same way: as a tonic for genital function, as a central nervous system stimulant, for sexual impotence, general exhaustion and fatigue, insomnia related to hypertension, agitation, and poor memory.

According to Michael van Straten, noted British author and researcher of medicinal plants, catuaba is beneficial to men and women as an aphrodisiac, but "it is in the area of male impotence that the most striking results have been reported" and "there is no evidence of side effects, even after long-term use."

Clinical studies on catuaba also have shown results related to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. A 1992 study indicated that an extract of catuaba (Erythoxlyum catuaba) was effective in protecting mice from lethal infections of Escherichia coli and Staphlococcus aureus, in addition to inhibiting HIV significantly. The study found that the pathway of catuaba's anti-HIV activity stemmed (at least partially) from the inhibition of HIV absorption into cells, and suggested that catuaba had potential against opportunistic infections in HIV patients. A U.S. patent was granted (in 2002) to a group of Brazilian researchers for a catuaba bark extract (Trichilia catigua). Its patent refers to animal studies it conducted that reported that it relieved pain and relaxed and dilated blood vessels in rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

To date, no toxicity studies have been done on catuaba - but its long history of use in Brazil has reported no toxicity or ill effects. In fact, according to Dr. Meira Penna, the only side-effects are beneficial - erotic dreams and increased sexual desire! While no clinical research has validated the traditional use of catuaba as an aphrodisiac, it continues to be used widely for its ability to enhance sexual drive and increase libido in both men and women.

Source: www.rain-tree.com


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Green Oats as an Aphrodisiac

Wild Wild Green Oats!!!

Green Oats (Avena Sativa) is a botanical extract that has traditionally been used to increase strength, mind, spirit and body. It is an extract from wild oats straw which are harvested during their milky stage. References to the sexually stimulating effects of oats have been found up to 200 years ago in the German Pharmacopoeia. Modern studies at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality have shown that the extract helps improve interest in sex.

Oats have been a traditional food for people recovering from illnesses. It’s primarily used to supplement fiber in the diet. In the 12th century, it has been reported that wild green oats are used as mood enhancers and contribute to a clear, sharp mind. It also builds strength which benefits those suffering chronic fatigue.

Currently though, oats are more commonly associated with heart health and considered a slow release carbohydrate that can help keep sugar levels at a steady. The extract from its wild counterpart (greean oats - avena sativa) is also becoming a popular natural alternative to pharmaceutical erection enhancers without the dangerous side effects. In men it is effective for treating impotence and premature ejaculation. In women it reportedly increases sexual desire.

A research conducted by an Israeli company, Frutarom, which was announced in 2006, helped support the efficacy of green oats use in the middle ages. They discovered that green oats can provide positioning opportunities in the areas of cognitive support, concentration enhancement, stress and burnout, chronic fatigue, mood balance and nerve strengthening.

In 1986, the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a graduate school specializing in Sexology, conducted a pilot study of green oats. The volunteers in the study expressed interest in improving their sexual response. Their dysfunction/dissatisfaction ranged from male impotence and female lack of desire to inability to respond sexually. The volunteers, ages 22-64, consisted of 20 men and 20 women who were given a 300 mg capsule of Avena Sativa extract; which they took three days a week for six weeks. Men experienced a 22% increase in genital sensation and women experienced a 15% increase in genital sensation. Men experienced a 36% increase in the frequency of orgasms and women experienced a 29% increase in the frequency of orgasms.

According to the study, green oats helps boost the sex drive. Researchers discovered that the extract work by freeing up testosterone, which becomes increasingly bound to various compounds within the body with advancing age. Bound testosterone is not nearly as effective as free testosterone in stimulating the sex centers in the brain that generate the sex drive that leads us to seek out and engage in sexual activity. Bound testosterone, by the way, is mainly attributed with enlarged prostates.



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Siberian Ginseng

Plant name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Location: East Asia
Used as: tonic, invigorator
Parts used: extract from roots
Aphrodisiac benefits: stimulates sexual appetite.
Active compounds: eleuterosides (stimulants)

Siberian Ginseng is often referred to as Eleuthero (a Latin abbreviation). It was also known by its now-obsolete Latin names Acanthopanax senticosus, Hedera senticosa and Aralia Manchuria. Russian botanist Carl Ivonovich Maximovich 'discovered' Siberian Ginseng in 1854 in a remote area in southeast Russia. Four years later, the Russians gave it its Latin name.

Although not as popular as Asian ginseng, Eleuthero or Siberian Ginseng use dates back 2000 years, according to Chinese medicine records. It can be traced back much further in many ancient annals. These annals suggest that it has been known for as long as 5,000 years. Referred to as ciwujia in Chinese medicine, it was used to prevent respiratory tract infections as well as colds and flu. It was also believed to provide energy and vitality.

In Russia, it is sometimes called the Free-berried Shrub. Other names include Wild Pepper, Russian Root, Devil's Bush and Touch-me-not; the last two names no doubt refer to the plants intimidating thorns! Siberian Ginseng was originally used by people in the Siberian Taiga region to increase the performance and quality of life. In more modern times, Siberian Ginseng’s ability to increase stamina and endurance led Soviet Olympic athletes to use it to enhance their training.

In 1959 the Ministry of Health in what was then the USSR authorised clinical tests, which sparked a huge interest from scientific community and the public. The Soviet Government then officially approved the herb's use as a tonic stimulant and commercial production of the plant followed. It was given to factory workers daily for years on end to increase the general health of the workers and of course increase economic productivity.

Siberian Ginseng has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the letdown that comes with caffeinated products. Research has shown that it improves the use of oxygen by the exercising muscle. This means that a person is able to maintain aerobic exercise longer and recover from workouts more quickly.

With the world evolving at a faster pace, humans need adaptogenic herbs more than ever. The pace of modern life means that many of us can barely keep up and while this can encourage a stimulating lifestyle, it is all too often an exhausting process.

The ability of Siberian Ginseng to help us deal with stress, physically and emotionally, has led to its current popularity. Olympic athletes, miners, divers, climbers, soldiers, mountain rescuers, explorers and cosmonauts are among those who regularly use Siberian Ginseng.

To date over 1,000 articles have been published worldwide about Siberian Ginseng.

Siberian Ginseng is a stimulating tonic. In this context, 'stimulating' means the ability to increase the work capacity of the entire body after only a single dose. The tonic effect maintains its impact over a prolonged period of time, keeping the energies revitalized without overworking the body. It even continues working for a period of time after you have stopped taking it.


Benefits of Siberian Ginseng

• Increases the body's ability to resist infection.
• Helps to prevent cardiac pains and pains in and around the neck and head such as headache.
• Improves cerebral corticoid (steroid hormone) function and the speed of the brain.
• Alleviates neurodynamic disturbance and neurological movement and growth by helping neurotransmitters to function efficiently.
• Enhances liver protection and lessens liver cell degeneration.
• Increases semen output and heightens both male and female fertility.
• Increases oxygen consumption and improves respiratory effectiveness.
• Breaks down and clears the body of drug residues.
• Helps the body resist and may even prevent tuberculosis.
• Assists the body to maintain cellular homeostasis.
• Helps the treatment of skin inflammations, dandruff, acne, hair falling out and all general hair and skin problems.
• Aids the brain by helping neurological pathways to work better; useful for dyslexia, autism, cranial cerebral injury, fits, epilepsy and general memory retention. Also aids nerve centres and message conduction to the brain in general.
• Improves hearing and sight.
• Helps prevent aging.
• Balances blood pressure (but it is not recommended for people with a reading of 180/95mmHg or higher).
• Normalise blood protein levels.
• Restore hemoglobin levels in cases of blood loss.
• Normalise arterial pressure, increase arterial wall elasticity and help treat hardening of the arteries; including arteriosclerosis.
• Prevent too many white blood cells from developing.
• Helps diabetics and hypoglycemics, partly by lowering serum glucose levels.

Siberian Ginseng as an Aphrodisiac

Siberian Ginseng's reputation for aiding male sexuality has made it a traditional favourite with older men in the East and recently in the West. Its claims to fame include stronger sex drive, increased semen output and heightened fertility - all accomplished without decreasing energy levels at any point. But it is no male preserve: the herb also helps women to become more sexually active and fertile.


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Lau Family Hung Gar Kuen

***For Metro Manila, Philippines Residents Only (And to those who are in closer vicinity)***

Nope it's nothing related to love potion nor sex. Just some "Kung Fu" loving I guess. Are you interested in traditional chinese martial arts? Hung Gar Kuen to be exact. My "sifu" is looking for students who are interested to learn. The details can be found in the images. Just click to biggify.

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Previously 100 But Now 75 Pathetic Reasons Why You Don’t Have a Love Life

Some guest post I wrote for some blog whose blogger requested from me. It took me a week to write it, hit my email; then, after an eternity... nothing, not even a damn message as to why it was never posted. Anyway, after decades of being kept in my hard drive, finally it's gonna see the light of day. And yeah, please enjoy my latest (and perhaps the last) post after a thousand years of meditation. :)

Are you an SSB (Single Since Birth) member? Which chapter are you from? Read on and know why you reached forty and managed to survive without committing suicide. I’ve got to hand it to you; you’re one rare piece of relic. I’m just kidding. Please don’t take this seriously. Everything you’re about to read is just pure fun and nothing to be messed up about. So throw away that blade and refrain from slitting your own wrist.


1) You hate everyone including yourself.
2) You don’t know what love is.
3) You’ve been trained to suppress your emotions and act based purely on logic.
4) It’s not about suppressing your emotions; you simply have nothing to begin with.
5) You firmly believe that love is just a mechanism pathetic humans resort to out of fear of being alone.
6) For you, all girls are just money grabbing bitches.
7) Or, you think all men are just after sex.
8) And you think homosexuals are perverts.
9) Money can buy you love; you said but you don’t have that much money.
10) You’re waiting for the right one to come to your life. Unfortunately, that right one hasn’t arrived yet.
11) You’re particularly choosy that you end up despising everyone showing interest to you.
12) You’re sooo EMO, you committed suicide before you could have a love life.
13) God didn’t want you to have a love life. He has a special purpose for you. LOL.
14) You insist on having one even if it’s against God’s will. Are you completely convinced that you can make it? Hello? It’s God. And no matter what you do, YOU JUST CAN’T HAVE ONE.
15) You chose to be single for the rest of your life.
16) You’re born to be single for the rest of your life.
17) You believe all of humanity must die because they defile the purity of nature and your mission is to ensure that no body else makes more human babies including yourself.
18) You haven’t been outside ever since the day you were born because of a rare kind of genetic disease.
19) All the beautiful nurses in the hospital think that you’re handsome and want to give you sponge baths everyday. Unfortunately, you’ve been sleeping ever since that faithful day when you fell from the third floor head first.
20) You’re butt ugly.
21) You smell like a highly toxic dump site.
22) You’re crazy. No, make that mentally retarded.
23) You’re so fat that you can’t get out of your bed.
24) You eat your hair, chew on your toe nails, and scratch your groin and butt area all the time.
25) No body knows why but people either see the word boring or loser “in bold” when they see your face.
26) You’re so ordinary that no body could notice you.
27) You’re trying hard not to be ordinary; but people just can’t dig you because you’re too annoying to be with.
28) You’re a cocky jerk not even gay “matronix” would like to spend a night with (for Filipino context only).
29) Everybody hates you.
30) Everyone thinks you’re a psycho.
31) You’re really a psycho
32) You’re a stalker.
33) You got jailed for eating one of your female acquaintances.
34) You’re a cocky perverted psycho stalker jerk who likes to eat female acquaintances; plus, you’re a hunchback with a bulging left eye and a deformed right hand.
35) You’re the sorriest loser of all the losers in the world that you’re drowning in self-pity.
36) You’re contented with making love to yourself.
37) You’re that Japanese guy with hundreds of sex dolls in his house. He said the dolls were a lot better than real partners.
38) You watch too much porn
39) You consider watching Maria Ozawa moan her way to orgasm and sleeping with Reon Kadena posters a love life.
40) You think Maria Ozawa is your girl friend.
41) Cybersex has clouded your idea of virtual and reality.
42) You plan in marrying a robot wife or husband after 10 years or so.
43) You hate boys/girls for no reason at all.
44) You’re too shy
45) You’re afraid of the opposite sex.
46) You’re afraid of relationships.
47) You’re miserably pathetic at approaching girls.
48) You have an imaginary BF/GF.
49) You have a ghost BF/GF.
50) You’d prefer dreaming of your ideal girl over looking for one.
51) You’re not Single Since Birth because you used to have a love life but now it’s impossible to have one because you can’t move on from your break up 10 years ago.
52) You’re a narcissist.
53) You’re gay but you refuse to believe that you’re one.
54) Whenever you feel the urge, you just grab your pet goat or donkey and then, you know what… It’s like that every time. Sheesh!!!
55) Come to think of it… You do have a love life; with goats, that is.
56) You have no social life, not even internet, where have you been?
57) You’re trapped under a rock for forty years but only managed to escape just recently.
14) Your step mom locks you in your room that even your housemates don’t know you exist.
58) Same as above; only, it’s your step dad.
59) You live in a far away village with a population of 20 men for every old grandma.
60) Aliens abducted you when you were a child, experimented on you, and returned you to earth without gonads and desire for sex.
61) You died when you were twelve, now you’re just a malevolent ghost who frequents your old house thinking that you’re still alive. Go on follow the white light, that’s where you’re supposed to be.
62) Your momma tortured and brainwashed you to avoid girls because they are all sluts. Now that she’s dead what happens to you, Norman?
63) You’re always busy.
64) You’re always tired.
65) You’re a top user of all the social bookmarking sites around. You’re also an A-list make money online blogger. You’re number one in Technorati and Alexa and guess what? You maintain 50 blogs everyday.
66) You find gadgets hot and sexy. :)
67) You call your iPhone “Liza”, your Wii “Cherry”, and your Mac “Apple”.
68) You’re on the brink of discovering a revolutionary invention for 20 years, you’re now 30 something.
69) You’re a priest.
70) You’re a Buddhist monk.
71) You’re a yogi who likes to roll over the roads of India for past time.
72) You’re either Tom Thumb or Thumbelina, seriously.
73) You’re Rapunzel who accidentally ate Snow White’s poisoned apple in your tower. Now your prince charming can’t climb up your window because you’re fast asleep.
74) You’re living in your dreams.
75) I ran out of ideas but there’s really a 75.


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Wine Gifts

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, there is no better time to start selecting wines to complement your feast and give as gifts. Historically, the week before Thanksgiving is a great time to buy wine as many wine merchants will run specials on preferred wines.

When you’re giving a gift this holiday season–or any time of year, actually–you want it to be special and unique. The taste comes into mind but you must not forget great presentation as well. This is where personalized wine bottles enter the scene. Adding your personal touch, or reproducing favorite photos and/or personal messages onto your chosen wine is one great way of customizing your personal gift of wine exclusively for your recipient or special someone.

This holiday season, Personal Wine.com allows you to give a corporate or personal gift of wine that is customized exclusively for your recipient. You choose from a list of well-rated international and domestic wines in a variety of bottle sizes and then create a custom label with your logo, greeting or holiday wish. Definitely a memorable gift idea for the upcoming holidays!



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Balls on the Menu, Testicles as Aphrodisiac

All testicles can be eaten - except human, of course.

That’s according to the Serbian chef named Erovic who just released the world’s first testicle cookbook. The Testicle Cookbook - Cooking With Balls includes author Ljubomir Erovic's favorite dishes, like testicle pizza and battered testicles.

"Wash testicles thoroughly for 30-45 minutes," begins the recipe for testicles pie. "Once softened, mince them in a mincer."

Erovic, 45, is self-taught in the art of testicle cuisine but his 20 years of "cooking with balls" make him a world authority in the field.

"The tastiest testicles in my opinion probably come from bulls, stallions or ostriches, although other people have their own favorites," he said.

Erovic also organizes the World Testicle Cooking Championship, held annually in Serbia since 2004. It draws in chefs from Australia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway and Serbia. One metric ton of testicles are prepared.

Testicles are rich in testosterone and they are believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac in countries such as Serbia and China. Of course, it’s not only limited to the “germ sack” but could also include the meaty male genitals. Asian cuisine is rich in such notably weird and exotic dishes which are typically consumed to gain better sexual prowess.

One piece of history worth mentioning involves such experimentations with folksy aphrodisiac beliefs just for pure sexual fervors. The French king Louis XV and his lover the Madame de Pompidour ate rams' testicles in the Palace of Versailles before nights of passion.




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Horny Goat Weed, the New Viagra

Literally a former food for the “goats” since according to legend a farmer discovered its potency through his herd of goats that constantly feed on this herb. Horny Goat Weed, according to an Italian research, may in fact replace Viagra. It gets you horny like that of Viagra minus the side effects such as headaches and blindness because it’s natural. The key to the herb's effects is the compound icariin which targets impotence more effectively than Viagra.

Viagra prevents erectile dysfunction by stopping an enzyme known for restricting blood flow to the area. Scientists altered the compound icariin in the Chinese wonder herb and discovered that it stopped the enzyme in the same way that Viagra does. There are fewer or zero side effects because the compound targets the enzyme more precisely.

Lead researcher of the lab experiments at the University in Milan, Mario Dell'Agli, said: 'This could be the natural Viagra. We have synthesized a new molecule that one day may be able to replace Viagra.'

"The novelty of this work is the new molecule we have synthesized by icariin," Dell'Agli said. "It is derived by chemical modifications of the structure of icariin, which is the active ingredient purified from E. brevicornum (horny goat weed). The mechanism by which the molecule we have found might work in humans is the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5) in the corpus cavernosum [erectile tissue in the penis], which is the mechanism by which Viagra works. This is an in vitro study. It can be considered a pre-clinical study."

Horny goat weed, hailing primarily from southern China, has a long history as an aphrodisiac. It is known by the Chinese as Yin Yang Huo and was discovered sometime around 200 B.C. The Chinese consider it as the premier libido lifter for men and women, a super tonic to supercharge a dead sex drive. Besides sexual dysfunction, it is also widely used as a traditional botanical medicine in China and Japan for disorders of the kidney, joints, liver, back, and knees. In the west, it’s usually marketed as an aphrodisiac for women. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is also used for promoting heath and longevity.




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