Rhodiola: The Stuff of Myth, Legends and Science Fiction For 2,000 years, scholars and healers have pored over the texts of Greek epic poems searching for clues to the identity of the mysterious Charm of Prometheus. What is the herb that gives that type of strength? The myth of Jason, the...
Of all the Amazonian rainforest natural secrets, none have been pursued more eagerly than her aphrodisiacs - rumoured to spark the flames of passion and boost sexual desire and vigour. For the Amazon's indigenous men and women, the knowledge of these erotic stimulating plants have, since time immemorial, been passed down...
For the ancient civilisations of Mesoamerica, chocolate or rather Cacao was a prized beverage and achieved a sacred status. Believing that the Gods had discovered the Cacao tree high up in the mountains and had thus gifted it to them following their creation, the ancient Maya and Aztec paid a...
ARTICHOKE: Greek mythology claims that Zeus was responsible for the creation of the artichoke. After being rejected from a young beautiful mortal women named Cynara, Zeus transformed her into the plant we know today as the artichoke! Besides their history in Greek mythology, artichokes have been considered a delicacy and a...
ACAI BERRY In Brazil, the Acai Berry is drunk more commonly than milk, and is considered a mystical fruit potion that fuels hedonistic energy! When it comes to the Acai Berry and sex, the collaboration is obvious. This tropical fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and carbohydrates, which makes it the...
Most of us are familiar with aphrodisiac foods such as oysters, chocolate and truffles. Yet there are a number of others, that are, surprising, to say the least. This week we present to you a number of unconventional aphrodisiac treats from different cultures around the globe! Cobra Blood (Southern China, Southeast Asia &...
The word aphrodisiac has its origins with Aphrodite, one of the most powerful ancient gods, known as Venus to the Romans, Latin for love or sexual drive. And her origins are dramatic, to say the least. When Titan Uranus was castrated by his own son, Kronos, his severed genitals were...