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[+/-]Onions and the Heat of the Night
You get tears when you peel it. And yes, the ancients believe that it’s an aphrodisiac. Since prehistoric times the onion has been considered an aphrodisiac. In the days of the Egyptian pharaohs, celibate priests were forbidden to eat onions because of its potential effects to raise their libidinous desires out of control. They are mentioned in many classic Hindu texts on the art of making love and were commonly used as an aphrodisiac in ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks believed that certain bitter edible bulbs (that includes garlic, and onion) stimulated passion. They were cooked in various ways, and eaten with “aphrodisiac salads” containing honey and sesame seeds. Also in France, newlyweds were served onion soup on the morning after their wedding night to restore their libido.
What is it that onions have to make them believe that it’s an aphrodisiac? For one thing, onions are rich in sulfur compounds, the one that turns us into tears when chopping it. These sulfur compounds have been shown to produce good anti-inflammatory effects. Because of this, some experts suggest that it might be good for treating cough and asthma.
Onions have the ability to reduce the stickiness of platelets and to decrease the thickness of the blood, which is good for blood circulation and can possibly reduce atherosclerosis. Because of this, some studies have proven that a healthy intake of onion will lead to a decreased risk of stroke and heart attack.
Other studies of onion consumption have also suggested that onions are good for lowering hypertension and high blood pressure. It also increases the body’s ability to produce amounts of insulin to lower blood sugar which is good for people with diabetes. Onion oil and its constituents are also known to kill various microbes which suggest that it might also be useful as an anti-microbial agent. Evidences in several clinical studies have also favored onion as an effective cancer prevention food.
Most human studies that have shown an effect from onions used at least 25 grams per day and often two to four times that amount. Though some studies have found cooked onions acceptable, several studies suggest that onion constituents are degraded by cooking and that fresh or raw onions are probably most active. So for better effect, try eating onions raw, if you can bear its taste.
And yes, since it’s really unbearable for some to eat it raw, here’s an onion recipe which you might find more appetizing:
Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
6 tablespoons of olive oil
5 tablespoons of butter
2 ½ kilograms of finely chopped onions
4 laurel leaves
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 tablespoon of salt
½ cup of white wine
Preparation
Mix the olive oil and the butter in a deep thick pot. Place it over the heat. Then add in the onions, half of the sugar, half of the salt and 2 laurel leaves. Cover the preparation with the rest of the onion, sugar, salt and laurel.
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Cook until the onions are a golden color.
Add in the wine and stir the bottom of the pot to take advantage of the bits that stick, until the wine diminishes.
Serve hot with bovine meat, pork or roasted chicken.
from: www.babysstory.com
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[+/-]Placebo Aphrodisiac
This post was guest blogged by Donna Turner, who writes about erotic stories, sex advice, and sex toys at Shop Sex Toys Online. Get the best sex toys at The AdultToyShoppe.
If you want to try something fun, then collect all the aphrodisiac foods that you can and share them together. What will happen to your sex drive? Does slurping oysters really enhance the mood and increase your sex drive? We are about to find out!
Aphrodisiacs originated from a few known places, the first was back in the days of Greek mythology, the reason behind the sexual enhancement brought on by aphrodisiacs that at that time is that food was at times scarce. Full and complete nutrition is a basic need for life and once this need was met, then a person could focus on other needs, hence sex. Also a mal-nourished body has no libido, so a fully nourished body is more likely to want to engage in sex whereas a hungry body will focus on filling the belly! This basic need for human survival is another reason that foods are considered aphrodisiacs. It's all about satisfying the basic needs and then reproduction comes after.
Fast forward to the modern day, famine is no longer a threat and our bodies tend to be over-nourished, not undernourished! What place do aphrodisiacs have now? Modern day science suggests that there are a couple of main traits given to a food that classifies them as aphrodisiacs:
First, is the resemblance of human genitalia, hence the oyster, however I personally find this a far stretch and cannot see how looking at an oyster can bring on the slightest hint of sexual
attraction or a libido increase!
The second aspect classifying a certain food as an aphrodisiac is foods that increase the blood flow, for example spicy foods. An increased blood flow is a side-effect of sexual arousal, a natural response to a heightened sexual environment.
One of the most effective aphrodisiacs is sex toys, but that's a whole different topic all together, sexual enhancing products are just as much an aphrodisiac as a bubble bath filled with rose petals however some people might not like the idea and for them, it will not be as much as a mood enhancer as it will be for the next person. Personal taste definitely comes into consideration when we speak of aphrodisiacs and sexual attraction and mood.
There are many other aphrodisiacs such as pheromones and even certain drugs however again no proof exists about these aphrodisiacs. At this point, it seems to be a placebo. We cannot completely disregard the power of the placebo, after all, major drug companies have studied the effect of drugs on two groups of people and often the placebo group demonstrates the same results as the actual drug-using group. Interesting how the placebo effect plays on our minds!
Even if there is no proof of an aphrodisiac working, let's continue to use them simply for the placebo effect. Spray on pheromones, get a rabbit vibrator for yourself, light candles around the room, dress in sexy lingerie and eat oysters! So try the aphrodisiac foods, it may not increase the passion, but it may lead to some laughter and a very fun and playful night. If this is is what it accomplishes, then in fact it has increased the mood! Now enjoy your memorable night for you and your partner, after all, you have been entranced under the spell of the mysterious power of the aphrodisiac!
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[+/-]Dodders for Increased Fertility
In traditional Chinese medicine, Dodder or Cuscuta seeds were generally used as an aphrodisiac and as treatment to most uro-genital disorders. Similarly, in western herbalism, the species Cuscuta epithymum is most commonly used in healing.
Cuscuta is the name of a group of plants in the morning glory family. Cuscuta is more often called "dodder" in English-speaking countries; and its species are found almost everywhere in the world. Other names include hellweed, devil's gut, beggarweed, strangle tare, scaldweed, dodder of thyme, greater dodder, and lesser dodder. Cuscuta seeds are called Tu Si Zi in Chinese. These seeds are from the species Cuscuta Japonica (although some refer to it more as Cuscuta Chinensis).
Despite being considered as a destructive weed by western agriculturists, some western herbalists use the C. epithymum (the one that grows in thyme) to treat and support liver function, spleen, and gallbladder disorders such as jaundice. It is also considered as a mild laxative and diuretic and can be used to treat pains in the hip, buttocks, lower back, and other adjacent parts, and scurvy. It can be gathered fresh and applied externally to the skin to treat scrofuladerma (tuberculosis of the skin).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cuscuta seeds are often used in a long term medication, wherein constant use improves and strengthens the sexual functions of both male and female users. It has been known to balance and tonify the kidney yin and yang, and helps nourish and consolidate chi in the kidney. Its constant use nourishes the sperm production thereby reducing the possibility of impotence. It also strengthens sexual functions, eliminating premature ejaculation, frequent urination, and leucorrhea or leukorrhagia which is an unusual white or yellowish discharge (usually foul smelling) from the vagina or cervical canal.
Chinese herbalists describe Tu Si Zi or Cuscuta seeds as neutral in nature with a sweet pungent taste which can also be used to treat diarrhea, and constipation. Since it strengthens the liver and kidney meridians it also helps remove ringing in the ears, aching lower back areas, dizziness, and weak eyesight which, according to traditional Chinese belief, are indications of a weak kidney yin.
Cuscuta also helps in nourishing the marrows and strengthening of the bone and sinews which clears away back, knee, and other joint pains. It also helps build the overall Yin essence and thus it is considered to be an anti-aging herb and prevents loss of bodily fluids. Other applications include the treatment of sore heads and inflamed eyes which involve a lotion made from the herb’s stems.
Cuscuta are often used with either Yin or Yang tonic herbs depending on the specifics of the person's condition. Cuscuta is almost always combined with Cnidium seed because they enhance one another.
Cuscuta is one of nine herbs included in the manufacture of Equiguard, a Chinese herbal medicine recommended for kidney and prostate disorders. Research performed at New York Medical College indicates that the combination of ingredients in Equiguard may well be effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. The preparation inhibited the growth of cancer cells, increased the rate of self-destruction (apoptosis) of cancer cells, and prevented the surviving cells from forming colonies.
Cuscuta is also used in the Indian system of Ayurvedic healing to treat jaundice, muscle pain, coughs, and problems with urination.
Little scientific research has been done in the West on cuscuta. A purgative compound has been isolated from the herb; however, that supports its traditional use as a liver and gallbladder tonic. Other research done at Asian universities indicates that cuscuta seeds contain a complex carbohydrate that stimulates the immune system and has some antioxidant properties as well.
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Except for contracting sexually transmitted diseases when you’re excessively adventurous in this regard, yes, sex is definitely good for your health. I’m aware that it’s a really old zombie topic (comes back to life again and again) and that most people have encountered this information before; but tell me, how many of you could still remember and enumerate ALL the benefits you’ll get from sex? I doubt there will be at least one.
And so, in the spirit of pro-creation, pro-sex, and just for the heck of it, here’s a quick (I wish) rundown of what YOU can get from sex:
So, did I change your perception toward sex?
Sources:
Is Sex Necessary? | Forbes.com
The Health Benefits of Sex | www.tantra-sex.com The Benefits of Sex | Anvari.org
Benefits of Sexual Pleasure | SexInfo101.com
Frequent Sex in Marriage | About.com
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