What Plants Are Aphrodisiacs?

Are There Any Organic Aphrodisiacs That Work?

The long history of mankind has provided folklore of powerful aphrodisiacs…plants which have given men and women strong sexual urges, immense sexual appetites and amazing sexual performance enhancements.  There are numerous aphrodisiacs which have been used in rituals or ceremonies within many tribes all around the globe.  Some plants are natural aphrodisiacs simply by consuming them…while others require being smoked. Yet others may require a significant amount of preparation or even an extraction process, in order to properly ready the substance to be used for it’s aphrodisiac properties.

Full List of Natural Aphrodisiacs

Though there are speculations about many other plants also providing sex-enhancing or libido-increasing effects, these plants have been renown throughout history for being powerful aphrodisiacs (listed in no particular order).

Voacanga (of the Dogbane Family)

Voacanga is considered a truly sacred plant throughout Africa and shaman of many tribes hold the secrets close.  Still, it is known the bark of this evergreen shrub has been used as a powerful aphrodisiac.

Datura (Datura metel)

Datura has been used for thousands of years and makes appearances throughout ancient writings of many cultures (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Arabian cultures, Chinese cultures and all types of Old World presence). It is most used for its properties as an aphrodisiac in the East Indies.

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens)

Cowhage has long been popular for centuries throughout India. It has been used for many reasons, one of which, has been as a natural aphrodisiac.

Panax Ginseng

Panax has a very long history of being used to enhance sex, increase sexual desire, improve and increase libido, and as a general aphrodisiac.  Panax has been used to treat impotence, erectile dysfunction, and a lack of enthusiasm or pleasure in sexual activity.

Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga)

This tree is very popular in cultures throughout the Congo.  The Bwiti cult is especially well-known for using Iboga. Besides its many uses, it has also had a strong history of being used as a stimulant and super strong aphrodisiac.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Cinnamon may be a commonly used cooking ingredient, spice and flavor, but it is also a powerful aphrodisiac.  Cinnamon is extremely effective in increasing libido and sexual appetite, as well as erectile dysfunction.

Koribo (Tanaecium nocturnum)

Mostly used in the Amazonian tribes of Brazil, Koribo has a strong presence in traditional folk medicine. Many Brazilian tribes and the Indians of Colombian Choco know and employ Koribo as an aphrodisiac.

Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala)

This plant is native to the Asia Minor and throughout India.  It has a lot of religious use today, and a strong history of being a sacred plant in cultures of the areas.  It is very popularly used as an natural aphrodisiac.

Hawaiian Wood Rose (Argyreia nervosa)

This special plant has a strong history of being used in religious and sacred ceremonies.  It is known throughout Nepal and spread to Hawaii (among other places, being cultivated around the world today). It has been used as a powerful aphrodisiac in ancient times, as well as today.

Galanga (Kaempferia galanga)

This Ginger-Family plant grows in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.  It has been well known to be used in New Guinea.  It smells wonderful and is frequently used as a spice.  More interestingly, the leaves can be brewed into a tea to act as an aphrodisiac.

Guarana (Paullinia cupana)

The effects of Guarana are most well known for being stimulating, however, the plant has long been used as a natural aphrodisiac as well.  It is popularly used to increase one’s libido and improve sex drive.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

This plant has a long history of being used to increase sexual appetite and libido.  It was especially popularly used as an aphrodisiac during the Middle Ages.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Maca has been long used as an aphrodisiac, especially being well-employed in South American countries.  The plant helps with a variety of sexual issues as well, including being used to treat impotence, erectile dysfunction and increase libido. It is even used in fertility-related treatments in both men and women.

Cloves (Eugenia Caryophyllata)

Cloves are commonly used in Asia to increase libido.  The effects may be equal on both men and women, but they are most certainly used more frequently by women and are typically consumed in special preparations that include other ingredients as well.

Scopolia (Scopolia carniolica)

This Nightshade grows throughout the Alps and various other mountain ranges, as well as throughout Lithuania, Latvia and Ukraine.  The flowers are a beautiful purple or yellow in color and are downward bell shaped.  It is a well-employed aphrodisiac and specifically has been used to seduce men into being willful-lovers.

Ololiuqui (Turbina, Vines)

The ‘vines of the serpent’ (also including Ipomoea [Morning Glory]), are employed in Mexico and throughout Central and South America for their aphrodisiac effects.  They are only typically used as aphrodisiacs when combined with alcohol.

Balm (Melissa officinalis)

The Balm plant is used around the world as a powerful, natural aphrodisiac.  It is especially effective when used by women and can massively amplify sexual desire.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragans)

Nutmeg has a long history of use in the Central American countries. Nutmeg is very widely employed as a strong, natural aphrodisiac in the area.  It seems that the effects are stronger in women than men.

Tongkat Ali

Tongkat is native to Asia and has many traditional uses. Among the many uses, treating a variety of sexual dysfunctions, and being a natural aphrodisiac are two of the most common. The root of this plant have sex enhancing properties and encourage love making, suggesting Tongkat Ali as a powerful natural aphrodisiac.

Last Words About Natural Aphrodisiacs

Cultures around the world have long enjoyed intercourse with their partners and others.  Some plants are regularly employed to improve one’s sexual appetite (or libido), enhance sexual effects, improve fertility, improve sexual performance, or as an all around aphrodisiac.  There are likely many other plants out there with aphrodisiac-like effects yet to be discovered!