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a short list of common food and spice aphrodisiacs.
Asparagus
Perhaps the most erotic member of the vegetable kingdom. In nineteenth century France bridegrooms were required to eat asparagus because of its reputed powers to arouse.
Bananas
No explaination need here as to why this sweet, creamy, fruit that's between 7 and 9 inches long is an aphrodisiac.
Basil
Used in Voodoo love ceremonies in Haiti.
Caviar
The best caviar is imported Beluga, and the best way to enjoy it is by the spoonful with chilled vodka or champagne. It is said that the vodka enhances the aphrodisiac power of Caviar.
Champagne
Casanova, the great lover, gave champagne to his new conquests so that they should fall into his web. Napoleon was an inconditional drinker: "I can't live without champagne. When I win, I deserve it. When I lose, I need it."
Chocolate
Contains the same chemical we produce when we are infatuated with another person. The Aztecs referred to chocolate "nourishment of the Gods". The secret for passion is to combine dark chocolate and a glass of red wine.
Ginseng
Ginseng means "man root" and is said to boost your libido
Honey
Medieval seducers plied their partners with Mead, a fermented drink made from honey. Lovers on their "Honeymoon" drank mead and it was thought to "sweeten" the marriage.
Licorice
Chewing on bits of licorice root is said to enhance love and lust. It is particularly stimulating to woman