Aphrodisiac, reputed

Aphrodisiac, reputed, 347 Appetite depressants, 47 Aprindine, 208 Arbuzov reaction, 420 Aromatization, by loss of methyl group, 147, 149 Arrhythmias, cardiac, 33 Aspirin, 63, 89 Atenolol, 109... 

Dietary Supplements/Health Foods. Various products, including capsules, tablets, and drinks tea ingredient primarily for alleged aphrodisiac reputation (tyler 1). ... 

The Vesper has a reputation for being an aphrodisiac, but what wouldn t with a short list of strong liquors in it ... 

Yohimbine (36) is a well-known and reasonably available alkaloid from Corynanthe yohimbe, inter alia. For this reason, and partly because of its intrinsic pharmacological activity (including reputed aphrodisiac activity), chemists have frequently studied its properties. Oppenauer oxidation is usually attended by saponification and decarboxylation in this series, and yohimbone (37) is the product. Wolf-Kischner reduction to yohimbane (38), followed by sodium hydride mediated alkylation, leads to the analgesic agent, mimbane (39). °... 

From the time of the Aztecs, vanilla was considered an aphrodisiac. This reputation was much enhanced in 1762 when a German study found that a medication based on vanilla extract cured impotence. It was also once believed that vanilla was a febrifuge, i.e. used to reduce fevers, though it is used rarely for any medicinal purposes other than as a pharmaceutical flavouring. Essential oil of vanilla and vanillin were and are sometimes used in aromatherapy. 

Amanita muscaria, A. pantheria (mushroom) (Agaricaceae) highly toxic, hallucinogenic fly agaric reputed aphrodisiac... 

Methyisuifbnyimethane) (aliphatic sulfone) Dimethyl sulfoxide (asparagus) [aerial] reputed aphrodisiac Asparagus officinalis (Liliaceae) Pungent (urine)... 

Health Food Preparations. These usually contain vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, yeast, etc. There are too many different brands to incorporate in any collection. Sex-shop Preparations. These usually contain substances reputed to be aphrodisiacs such as vitamin E and ginseng. 

The root was highly prized for its reputed aphrodisiac properties as well as its toxic and therapeutic effects, which presumably made the effort of collection worth while. In the Middle Ages it was often used for poisoning, the root being allowed to ferment to produce a poisonous brew. The infamous Dr Crippen used scopolamine to kiU his wife. Some of the effects of scopolamine are employed to good effect by criminals, as it can... 

The stem bark of P. yohimbe (= P. johimbe Corynanthe yohimbe), "yohimbe as it is known in Cameroon, Gabon and Congo is used traditionally as an aphrodisiac and stimulant to prevent sleep (41). The bark contains 1-6% of indole alkaloids, most of which are yohimbane-type alkaloids, the main one being yohimbine [7], which is structurally related to reserpine [8] (89). Yohimbine is a selective inhibitor of a-2- adrenergic receptors and, while at low dose it has hypertensive activity, at high dose it is hypotensive (vasodilation of peripheral vessels). It is the vasodilation of peripheral vessels, and especially vasodilation of the corpus cavemosum, which is the cause of the reputation of yohimbine as an aphrodisiac (90). Tests have shown, indeed, that increased... 

Yohimbine is derived from the bark of Aspidosperma quebracho (Apocynaceae) and Pausinystalia yohimba (Rubiaceae). These plants are reputedly aphrodisiacs. Yohimbine blocks a-adrenergic transmissions but stimulates p-adrenergic sites (Robinson 1981). Yohimbine and strychnine are sometimes combined in pharmaceutical preparations for use as aphrodisiacs and nerve tonics. 

The popular reputation of yohimbine as an aphrodisiac lacks any endo-crinal basis [1064-1069] but nevertheless the alkaloid still features in at least one preparation on sale in Great Britain for the amelioration of loss of libido. 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND USES. Honey is pleasing to the senses—especially taste—so pleasing that some cultures have considered it an aphrodisiac (a product that excites sexual desire). Also, honey has acquired a special reputation as a nutritional food or medicine. Unfortunately, neither reputation is deserved. As Table H-2 shows, honey supplies substantial energy, since it is 75 to 80% fructose and glucose. But there are only traces of other nutrients. Despite its unimpressive chemical composition, honey continues to be appreciated by all who (1) can afford it and (2) enjoy its pleasant taste. 

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