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22 Substances Researched for Aphrodisiac
NameACCKFocus
Apples110Locked
Maca110Locked
Chlorophytum borivilianum24Locked
Clove24Locked
Nutmeg24Locked
Tribulus24Locked
Carotenoids12Locked
Carpolobia lutea12Locked
Chives12Locked
Cordyceps sinensis12Locked
Corn: Purple12Locked
Garlic Chives12Locked
Ginkgo biloba12Locked
Ginseng (American)12Locked
Ginsenosides12Locked
Mucuna pruriens (aka Velvet Beans)12Locked
Passion Flower12Locked
Saffron12Locked
Tongkat Ali12Locked
Burdock11Locked
Celery11Locked
Parsnip11Locked

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23 Abstracts with Aphrodisiac Research

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Apple consumption is related to better sexual quality of life in young women.Feb 11, 2014

Pubmed Data : Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Feb 12. Epub 2014 Feb 12. PMID: 24518938
Article Published Date : Feb 11, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Apples
Diseases : Libido: Low
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Chocolate consumption may be associated with higher sexual function scores in women. May 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Sex Med. 2006 May;3(3):476-82. PMID: 16681473
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Low Libido, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Function: Female
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Maca root is well-tolerated and may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and improve libido. Sep 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : CNS Neurosci Ther. 2008 Fall;14(3):182-91. PMID: 18801111
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Maca
Diseases : Low Libido, Sexual Dysfunction: SSRI-induced
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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"Protective effect of an aphrodisiac herb Tribulus terrestris Linn on cadmium-induced testicular damage."Aug 31, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Indian J Pharmacol. 2011 Sep ;43(5):568-73. PMID: 22022002
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Tribulus
Diseases : Cadmium Poisoning , Testicular Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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A methanol extract of C. lutea root enhances male sexual activity possibly by augmenting nitric oxide concentration.Sep 30, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Oct-Dec;4(4):302-7. Epub 2015 Nov 5. PMID: 26649235
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Carpolobia lutea
Diseases : Erectile Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac , Nitric Oxide Enhancer
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Allium tuberosum seed extract has aphrodisiac properties.Apr 21, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Apr 21;122(3):579-82. Epub 2009 Feb 7. PMID: 19429330
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Chives, Garlic Chives
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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American ginseng significantly facilitates male copulatory behavior in rats. Jun 15, 1998

Pubmed Data : Physiol Behav. 1998 Jun 15;64(4):445-50. PMID: 9761217
Article Published Date : Jun 15, 1998
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Ginseng (American)
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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An ethanol extract of Mucuna pruriens produces a sustained increase in sexual activity in normal male rats. Apr 21, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Apr 21;122(3):497-501. Epub 2009 Jan 31. PMID: 19429319
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Mucuna pruriens (aka Velvet Beans)
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Chlorophytum borivilianum can be useful in the treatment of certain forms of sexual inadequacies, such as premature ejaculation and oligospermia.Jun 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2008 Jun;22(6):796-801. PMID: 18412148
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Chlorophytum borivilianum
Diseases : Premature Ejaculation , Sexual Dysfunction, Sperm Count: Low
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Chlorophytum Borivilianum can significantly ameliorate diabetes-induced sexual dysfunction.Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Chin J Integr Med. 2009 Dec;15(6):448-53. Epub 2010 Jan 18. PMID: 20082251
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Chlorophytum borivilianum
Diseases : Diabetes: Sexual Dysfunction/Reproduction, Hyperglycemia, Sexual Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Clove extract produces significant and sustained increase in the sexual activity of normal male rats, lending support to the claims for its traditional usage as an aphrodisiac.Nov 05, 2004

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2004 Nov 5;4:17. PMID: 15530165
Article Published Date : Nov 05, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Clove
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Compounds extracted from passionflower demonstrate beneficial effects on libido and overall sexual function in rats.Mar 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2002 Spring;5(1):43-8. PMID: 12511112
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Passion Flower
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Cordyceps has anti-aging and aphrodisiac properties. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2009 Jan;23(1):1-5. PMID: 18803231
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cordyceps sinensis
Diseases : Aging, Low Libido, Sexual Arousal Disorder, Sexual Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Ginkgo biloba extract enhances male copulatory behavior in rats. Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Horm Behav. 2008 Jan;53(1):225-31. Epub 2007 Oct 10. PMID: 18001735
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Ginkgo biloba
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Ginsenoside Rg1, a compound found within ginseng, improves male copulatory behavior in mice. Sep 14, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Sex Med. 2009 Sep 14. Epub 2009 Sep 14. PMID: 19751391
Article Published Date : Sep 14, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Ginsenosides
Diseases : Erectile Dysfunction, Low Libido, Low Testosterone
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac , Nitric Oxide Enhancer, Secretagogue
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Nutmeg possesses significant aphrodisiac properties. Jul 20, 2005

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2005 Jul 20;5:16. PMID: 16033651
Article Published Date : Jul 20, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Saffron aqueous extract and its constituent crocin exhibit aphrodisiac activity in normal male mice. Jun 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2008 Jun;15(6-7):491-5. Epub 2007 Oct 24. PMID: 17962007
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Carotenoids, Saffron
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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T. terrestris is a sexual enhancer in the management of sexual dysfunction in malesDec 31, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2012 Jan ;3(1):43-7. PMID: 22368416
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tribulus
Diseases : Libido: Low
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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The extracts (50% ethanolic) of nutmeg and clove enhanced the sexual behaviour of male mice.Oct 20, 2003

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2003 Oct 20;3:6. Epub 2003 Oct 20. PMID: 14567759
Article Published Date : Oct 20, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Clove, Nutmeg
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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The present findings show that the aqueous crude extract of purple corn possesses aphrodisiac activity.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017 Jan 1:2156587217708521. Epub 2017 Jan 1. PMID: 28508664
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Corn: Purple
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Tongkat Ali improves sexual arousal in sexually sluggish old male rats. Jan 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2004;15(3-4):303-9. PMID: 15803965
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tongkat Ali
Diseases : Erectile Dysfunction, Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Harnessing the power of Arctium lappa root: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications.Aug 19, 2024

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nat Prod Bioprospect. 2024 Aug 20 ;14(1):49. Epub 2024 Aug 20. PMID: 39162715
Article Published Date : Aug 19, 2024
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Burdock
Diseases : Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity , Alzheimer's Disease, Cadmium Poisoning , Chemically-Induced Liver Damage, Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac , Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Neuroprotective Agents
Problem Substances : Acetaminophen, Cadmium, Lead, Paracetamol
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The boar-pheromone steroid has been identified in celery and parsnip. Dec 15, 1979

Pubmed Data : Experientia. 1979 Dec 15 ;35(12):1674-5. PMID: 520500
Article Published Date : Dec 15, 1979
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Celery, Parsnip
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Molecular Mimicry, Pheromones

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Tribulus Terrestris Improves Libido In Women
Written by Margie King, Health Coach
Low libido is a common complaint among women. It affects about 10% of women in the U.S., and up to 16% in Europe and Australia. Researchers are suggesting an ancient herb may provide relief.

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