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Natural Aphrodisiacs :
Copyright © 2011 by Ravi K. Puri, Ph.D.
Contents
Dedication
About the Authors
Acknowledgment
Preface
Foreword
Chapter One Introduction
Chapter Two Natural Aphrodisiacs
Definition and Origin
History of Natural Aphrodisiacs
Natural Aphrodisiacs in Different Systems of Medicines Aphrodisiacs in the Ayurvedic System of Medicine
Natural Aphrodisiacs on the Market and their Brands
Chapter Three Male Sexual Dysfunction
Physiology of Erection
Vascular System of Male Organ
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Chapter Four Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female Sexual Response
Diagnosing Female Sexual Dysfunction
Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Cure for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter Five Neurotransmitters as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Types of Neurotransmitters
Endorphins as Neurohormones
Types of Endorphins
Mechanism of Action of Endorphins
Release of Endorphins
Functions of Endorphins
Nitric Oxide as Neurotransmitter
Role of Nitric Oxide in Erection
Conclusion
Chapter Six Herbs as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Description of the Commonly Used Natural Aphrodisiac
Alstonia scholaris (Saptparn)
Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai)
Avena sativa (Oat)
Capsicum annuum (Cayenne)
Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed Musli)
Crocus sativus (Saffron)
Epimedium sagittatum (Horny Goat Weed)
Erythroxylum catuaba (Catuaba)
Eurycoma Longifolia (Tongkat Ali)
Ferula hermonis (Zallouh Root)
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)
Lepidium meyenii (Maca Root)
Mandragora officinarum (Mandrake Root)
Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Beans)
Muira puama (Potency wood) (Sex Stimulant of Brazil)
Panax species (Ginseng)
Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng)
Panax ginseng (Korean Ginseng)
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)
Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe Bark)
Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava)
Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-TI)
Roupala montana (Bois Bande)
Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto)
Tribulus terrestris (Gokshura)
Turnera diffusa (Damiana)
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
Chapter Six B Truffles as Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Six C Aphrodisiacs from the Animal Kingdom Deer Antler
Spanish Fly
Miscellaneous Animal Products Sold as Aphrodisiacs
Chapter six D Minerals as Natural Aphrodisiacs Myth
Reality
Do we really need mega doses of trace minerals for enhancing low libido?
Chapter Seven Hormones as Natural Aphrodisiacs Chemistry of Love
Definition
Production of Hormones
Types of Hormones
Sex Hormones (Steroidal Hormones)
Causes of Low Androgen Level in Female
Conclusion
Chapter Eight Aromas as Aphrodisiacs
Ancient Origins
Role of Aromas as Aphrodisiacs
Mode of Action of Aromas
Chemistry of Aromatic Oils
Adulteration in Aromatic Oils
Types of Adulteration
Consequences of Adulteration in Aromatherapy
Analysis of Aromatic Oils
Toxicity of Aromatic Oils
Classification of Aromatic Oils
Application of Aromatic oils
Metabolism of Aromatic Oils in the Body
Aromatic oils as Aphrodisiacs
Conclusion
Chapter Nine Human Pheromones as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Occurrence
Function
Detection
Chemistry
Classification of Human Pheromones
Role of Human Pheromones
Most Commonly Known Human Pheromones
Copulins
Toxicity of Pheromones
Products on the Market
Conclusion
Chapter Ten Natural Aphrodisiacs: Interaction with Drugs, Herbs and Food
Types of Interactions
Mechanism of Drug Interaction
Herbal Aphrodisiacs in Pregnancy
Herbal Aphrodisiacs and Breastfeeding
Herbal Aphrodisiacs and Surgery
Quality Control and Standardization of Natural Aphrodisiacs
Conclusion
Chapter Eleven Natural Aphrodisiacs: Myth or Reality
Law of Similarity
Myth or Reality
Conclusion
Chapter Twelve Conclusion: What is a Good Aphrodisiac?
Why do people buy aphrodisiacs?
Is all the “hype” about aphrodisiacs true?
Are aphrodisiac preparations safe?
Do aphrodisiacs enlarge size of male organ?
What is the best aphrodisiac?
Chapter Thirteen Future of Natural Aphrodisiacs
Limitations of Natural Aphrodisiacs Products
Limitations of Research in Natural Aphrodisiacs
Methods for Evaluating Aphrodisiac Activity
Conclusion
References
Chapter One Introduction
Chapter Two History of Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Three Male Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter Four Female Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter Five Neurotransmitters as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Six Alstonia scholaris (Saptparn)
Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai)
Avena Sativa (Oat)
Capsicum annuum (Cayenne)
Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed Musli)
Crocus sativus (Saffron)
Epimedium sagittatum (Horny Goat Weed)
Erythroxylum catuaba (Catuaba)
Eurycoma Longifolia (Tongkat Ali)
Ferula hermonis (Zallouh Root)
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)
Lepidium meyenii (Maca)
Mandragora officinarum (Mandrake Root)
Mucuna pruriens (Velvet-Beans)
Muira Puama (Potency Wood)
Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng)
Panax ginseng (Koren Ginseng)
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)
Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe)
Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava)
Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-Ti)
Roupala montana (Bois Bande)
Serenoa repens (Saw palmatto)
Tribulus terrestris (Gokshura)
Turnera diffusa (Damiana)
Withania somnifera (Ashwaghandha)
Chapter Six B Truffles as Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Six C Aphrodisiacs from Animal Kingdom Deer Antler
Spanisf Fly
Miscellaneous Animal Products Sold as Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Six D Minerals as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Seven Hormones as Natural Aphrodisiacs Chemistry of Love
Chapter Eight Aroma as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Nine Human Pheromones as Natural Aphrodisiacs
Chapter Ten Natural Aphrodisiacs: Interaction with Drugs, Herbs and Food
Chapter Eleven Natural Aphrodisiacs: Myth or Reality
Chapter Twelve Conclusion: What is a good Aphrodisiac?
Chapter Thirteen Future of Natural Aphrodisiacs
Appendix A: Natural Aphrodisiacs for Male on the Market
Appendix B: Natural Aphrodisiacs for Female on the Market
Appendix C: Chemistry of Natural Aphrodisiacs
Appendix D: Anticoagulant Herbs1
Appendix E: Hypoglycemic Herbs
Appendix F: Hyperglycemic Herbs
Appendix G: Hypotensive Herbs
Appendix H: Hypertensive Herbs
Appendix I: Herbs that Enhance Sedative Effects
Appendix J: Herbs that Stimulate Stomach Acid Secretion
Appendix K: Drugs-Herbal Aphrodisiacs Interaction
Appendix L: Solvents and Perfumery Materials as Adulterantsin Aromatic oils
Appendix M: Addition of Cheap Volatile oil as Adulterant in Costly V Oil
Appendix M-1: Cheap Synthetics as Adulterants in Aromatic oils
Appendix M-2: Photosensitive Aromatic Oils
Appendix N: Essential Oils Used as Aphrodisiacs
Appendix O: Commonly Used Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Appendix P: Commonly Used ACE Inhibitors
Appendix Q: Commonly Used Beta (P)-Blockers
Appendix R: Commonly Used Alpha (a) Blockers
Appendix S: Antidepressant Drugs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
Appendix T: Commonly Used SSRIs
Appendix U: Commonly Used Antidiabetic Drugs
Appendix V: Commonly Used H2/PP Blockers
Appendix W: Commonly Used Triptans Group of Drugs
Appendix X: Commonly Used Calcium Channel Blockers
Appendix Y: Commonly Used Anticonvulsants
Appendix Z: Plants under Investigation for Aphrodisiac Activity
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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