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Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and symbol of
sexuality, is said to have emerged from the sea bearing herbs
that could cure impotence, enhance sexual pleasure, and provoke
both love and fertility. What were those herbs, did they really
work, and where can we find them today? Plants of Love, a fascinating romp through history detailing our often obsessive search for aphrodisiacs, may well have the answers to these questions. A detailed, photo-illustrated listing of over a hundred plants gives full information on their specific aphrodisiacal properties, and dozens of age-old recipes for beverages, ointments, pills, incenses, and snuffs give graphic testimonial to just how far people have been willing to go in the name of love. |
Plants of LoveThe History of Aphrodisiacs
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Specifications:7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. 19,5 x 26,5 cm 208 pages Over 300 illustrations, mainly in full colour
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Contents:Foreword What are Aphrodisiacs? Medicines from the Plant, Animal, and Mineral Kingdoms Exploring Aphrodisiacs On the Distribution and Use of Aphrodisiacs Overview of the Use of Aphrodisiacs Lexicon of Plants Who Needs Aphrodisiacs? The Most Important Aphrodisiacs The Sacred Ecstasy: On Hemp and Thorn Apple The Plant of Joy: On the Poppy and Oriental Joy Pills The wine of Dionysius: On wine, the Fly Agaric, and Ambrosia The shell of Aphrodite: On Mollusks and Pomegranates The Root of Heaven: On Ginseng and Its Relatives The Bridge to Paradise: On Spices |
The Secret of the Little Man of the Gal1ows: On Mandrake and Its Relatives From Witches' Forests and Cloister Gardens: On Henbane and the Chaste Tree The Power of Yohimbé: On the Yohimbé Tree and the Iboga Shrub The Herb of Saint Damian: On Damiana The Gift of Mama Coca: On the Coca Shrub The Sweet Medicine of Heaven: On Honey, Mead, and the other Products of Bees Recipes The Chemical Structure of Aphrodisiacs Synthetic Love Drugs Bibliography Index |
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