Download or read book Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs written by Harry E. Wedeck and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightfully mischievous A-to-Z guide features love potions, powerful herbs, and much more, drawn from global spiritual and esoteric traditions. From absinthe, almond soup, and Albertus Magnus to yarrow, yohimbine, and Emile Zola, this authoritative reference volume covers knowledge of aphrodisiacs spanning centuries, drawn from literature, spirituality, and ancient science. Entries include edible substances believed to enhance sexual performance, gemstones thought to possess amorous charms, gods and goddesses of love from various myths, and historic figures who contributed to studies and thought on aphrodisiacs. This dictionary reveals many intriguing ways for partners to enrich their relationships, including recipes to stimulate the gourmet lover using the many ingredients described in the book.
Download or read book Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs written by Harry Ezekiel Wedeck and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Aphrodisiac Definition Etymology History Types Risk etc written by Dr.H.K.Saboowala. and published by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aphrodisiac: Definition, Etymology, History, Types, Risk etc. An aphrodisiac is any substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behaviour, performance, or pleasure. A good sex life is often cited as an important part of a healthy and happy relationship, so it’s no wonder there is such a tremendous amount of interest in finding products that can make sex more enjoyable. Although many products purport to increase sexual desire and pleasure, the effectiveness of aphrodisiacs has not yet been firmly established. Research has shown that some substances may have adverse side effects. · For example, the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that Yohimbe, a compound derived from the bark of the African yohimbine tree that has been used as an aphrodisiac, has been linked to: · Heart attacks, · Seizures, · High blood pressure, and · Stomach problems. Thus, an effort has been made in this Booklet to precisely present Definition, Etymology, History, Types, Risk etc. along with plenty of ILLUSTRATIONS for better understanding this interesting and informative TOPIC of Aphrodisiacs. …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)
Download or read book Unlocking the Secrets of Aphrodisiacs written by Karen Ethan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aphrodisiac is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as any substance, be it food, drink, or drug, that stimulates sexual desire. This broad definition offers some flexibility, but aphrodisiacs are generally perceived as foods or potent concoctions believed to enhance sexual performance. The challenge lies in quantifying the increase in arousal and establishing the criteria for what makes an aphrodisiac truly effective. Regrettably, many claims about aphrodisiacs are exaggerated. Nevertheless, some intriguing medical studies support the efficacy of certain aphrodisiacs. These aren't merely ineffective remedies; they have some scientific basis. This book delves into the extravagant claims, potential benefits, and outright myths surrounding the world's most renowned and unexpected aphrodisiacs.
Download or read book Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical Post Biblical Antiquity Aphrodisiacs Erotic Spells written by Edwin M. Yamauchi and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures. Contains a high level of scholarship. Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration. Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students—for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation. Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices. Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length. For the complete contents of Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity, see ISBN 9781619708617 (4-volume set) or ISBN 9781619701458 (complete in one volume).
Download or read book The Compendium of Erotica written by Harry E. Wedeck and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history. Dictionary of Erotic Literature Representing cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid’s Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, and ninth-century Arabian poets, all the way up to the explicit novels published in Paris in the 1960s. As author Harry E. Wedeck explains in his introduction, a culture’s artistic and literary depictions of eroticism reveal a great deal about their way of life. In Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Wedeck draws on this endlessly vast topic to present an illustrative sampling of authors, written works, and terminology that will be of value to any student of literature or cultural history. Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs From absinthe, almond soup, and Albertus Magnus to yarrow, yohimbine, and Émile Zola, this authoritative reference volume covers knowledge of aphrodisiacs spanning centuries and drawn from literature, spirituality, and ancient science. Entries include edible substances believed to enhance sexual performance, gemstones thought to possess amorous charms, gods and goddesses of love from various myths, and historic figures who contributed to studies and thought on aphrodisiacs. This dictionary reveals many intriguing ways for partners to enrich their relationships, including recipes to stimulate the gourmet lover using the many ingredients described in the book. Love Potions Through the Ages This survey explores the evolution of love potion practices in societies over the centuries and across the world. Separate chapters focus on ancient Greece, Rome, India, and the Orient, as well as the Middle Ages and modern times. Wedeck relays the spiritual aspects of these concoctions as well as historical anecdotes about them. Recipes are also included, though Wedeck cautions that they are exclusively for academic purposes and not intended for personal use.
Download or read book A Z of Aphrodisia written by Diana Warburton and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aphrodisiacs written by Linda Louisa Dell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aphrodisiacs is a fun and sexy romp through the world of natural libido enhancers, perfect to keep at your bedside table or even in the kitchen! Throughout centuries, all over the world, men and women have used food, oils, scents, ointments, and charms to have hotter sex, and the list goes beyond oysters and chocolate: Mango: believed in India to heighten sex drive and stamina Avocado: a popular sexual stimulant among the Spanish conquistadors Hashish: renowned in Morocco for releasing inhibitions and increasing sensation Arabian coffee: loved by African Sufis for its invigorating effect Cardamom: tea brewed from this sultry spice is said to have aphrodisiac qualities And many more! This comprehensive, colorful guide details the scandalous hidden histories behind hundreds of nature’s most powerful libido boosters. It is sure to bring pleasure and excitement to your love life, whether you’re looking to spice things up with your lover or are curious about what sexy surprises are already waiting in your kitchen cupboard.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Aphrodisiacs written by Christian Rätsch and published by Park Street Press. This book was released on 2013-02-03 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide to the botany, pharmacology, cultural, ritual, and personal use of erotically stimulating substances from antiquity to the present day • Details the use, preparation, and dosage of more than 400 plant, animal, mineral, and synthetic substances, both common and exotic, as well as their botany, science, and legal status • Explores the historical and present use of aphrodisiacs and their role in sexual practices, culture, and art • Richly illustrated throughout with more than 800 color photographs The culmination of more than 30 years of cultural, anthropological, and scientific research, this encyclopedia examines the botany, pharmacology, history, preparation, dosage, and practical use of more than 400 erotically stimulating substances from antiquity to the present day. From plants and animals that enhance fertility and virility, like celery, snails, or oysters, to substances that induce arousal, like ephedra, opium, or cannabis, the encyclopedia is richly illustrated with more than 800 color photographs--many of which are from the authors’ extensive fieldwork around the world. Exploring individual, medicinal, and ritual use through historic and contemporary artwork, personal accounts, and literature as well as ayurvedic, tantric, shamanic, and European folklore practices and recent pharmacological research, the authors look at the revolving cycle of acceptance and condemnation of aphrodisiacs, the qualities that incur the label of “aphrodisiac,” the role of mind and setting, and the different ways aphrodisiacs stimulate desire--either physically, through the senses and vital organs, or mentally, through heightened awareness and altered consciousness. This comprehensive guide reveals these “remedies of the love goddess” as holy remedies whose proper use can help reestablish harmony with oneself, one’s partner, and the universe.
Download or read book Herbal and Other Natural Aphrodisiacs and Anaphrodisiacs from World Sources written by Clarence Meyer and published by Meyerbooks, Publisher. This book was released on 1986 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Herbal Aphrodisiacs from World Sources Including Anaphrodisiacs written by Clarence Meyer and published by Meyerbooks, Publisher. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ethnic Aphrodisiac Plants written by S. K. Sood and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex' has played a key role in all cultures. Many stories and anecdotes fill the history with incidents of sex and related acts, especially of Kings and Kingmen who received treatments for increasing their vigour and vitality from `Dhanvanthris'. Many plants have been used traditionally for this purpose. Recent upsurge of `Viagra' in media is a well known story. However, the knowledge of aphrodisiac plants is necessary for everyone to lead a healthy and psychologically contented life. From the ancient times, this subject has aroused interest, but, there is hardly any attempt to bring together the widely scattered information available till date, so as to provide baseline data for researchers and students alike. With this sole objective in mind, the present compendium has been prepared with all the earnest efforts to provide information on Botanical names, Synonyms, Family, English, Hindi and Sanskrit names, Distribution, Parts used, Active constituents, Aprhodisiac preparation and Biological activity of over 456 species belonging to 331 genera under 116 families of which, 2 species (2 genera) belong to Fungi, 2 species (1 genus) to Lichens, 6 species (5 genera) to Pteridophytes, 6 species (3 genera) to Gymnosperms and the remaining 456 species (320 genera) to Angiosperms having 360 species among dicotyledons. The original source of information is also given. For ready reference to contents and from the point of view of lay readers, 8 useful appendices and 43 colour photographs have been provided. It is hoped, that, this invaluable compendium with its comprehensive coverage of the subject will provide a distinct baseline for scientists, students and professionals, working in the field of economic botany, ethnobotany and the science of reproductive biology. CONTENTS1. Introduction and the Previous Work2. Methodology of Study3. Observations4. Discussion and Conclusions5. Literature CitedAppendixââ ¬â¬SI. Index to Format for the Compilation of Ethno- botanical Information on Aphrodisiac PlantsAppendixââ ¬â¬SII. Index to Total Number of Genera and Species under Various Divisions of Plant KingdomAppendixââ ¬â¬SIII. Index to Total Number of FamiliesAppendixââ ¬â¬SIV. Index to Aphrodisiac Uses of Various Species under a Genus Appendixââ ¬â¬SV. Index to Botanical NamesAppendixââ ¬â¬SVI. Index to English NamesAppendixââ ¬â¬SVII. Index to Hindi NamesAppendixââ ¬â¬SVIII. Index to Sanskrit Names
Download or read book The Biodisiac Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Erotic Literature written by Harry E. Wedeck and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging reference volume offers an in-depth survey of erotic themes through centuries of literary history. Representing cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid’s Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, and ninth-century Arabian poets, all the way up to the explicit novels published in Paris in the 1960s. As Harry E. Wedeck explains in his introduction, a culture’s artistic and literary depictions of eroticism reveal a great deal about their way of life. In Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Wedeck draws on this endlessly vast topic to present an illustrative sampling of authors, written works, and terminology that will be of value to any student of literature or cultural history.
Download or read book Dictionary of Gypsy Life and Lore written by H. E. Wedeck and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the centuries the Gypsies all over the world have been misunderstood, maligned, rejected. Outcasts of the countries in which they lived, they have wandered for centuries over the face of the earth. They have no homeland, no political unity, no recognition among nations. They have been alone, sundered, shunned, persecuted and banished. Until about a century ago, their original home has been a matter of dispute. Their language has been a source of puzzlement. Yet their conduct and their traditions, their feeling for music, dance and song, have all been acclaimed. Still they were not accepted and were forced to remain apart from conventional society. Here is their epic history, with its folktales and beliefs, its rites and customs. Here is the vast treasury of the Story of the Gypsies. Harry E. Wedeck was a linguistic, scholar of the classics, and observer of spheres beyond the norm. A native of Sheffield, England, Mr. Wedeck was chairman of the department of classical languages at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn from 1935 to 1950 and then taught the classics at Brooklyn College until 1968. Afterward he lectured on medieval studies at the New School for Social Research, until 1974. Some of his excursions into the unusual remain available in reprint editions. They include "Dictionary of Astrology," "A Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs," "A Treasury of Witchcraft" and "Triumph of Satan." They were originally written near the end of Mr. Wedeck's career, when he was steeped in the classics as an educator in the New York City school and college system.
Download or read book Aphrodisiacs written by Peter V. Taberner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The planning and writing of this book has taken rather longer than I had originally intended; what began as a modest literary project for two second-year medical students has expanded over eight years to become a complete book. The subject matter lent itself all too easily to a sen sationalist approach yet, on the other hand, a strictly scientific approach would probably have resulted in a dull dry text of little interest to the general reader. I have therefore attempted to bridge the gap and make the book intelligible and entertaining to the non-special ist, but at the same time ensuring that it is factually correct and adequately researched for the scientist or clinician. I have always been impressed by Sir J .G. Frazer's introduction to his classic book The Golden Bough in which he apologizes for the fact that an article originally intended merely to explain the rules of succession to the priesthood of Diana at Aricia had expanded, over a period of thirty years, to twelve volumes. The present work cannot pretend to such heady levels of academic excellence.
