Historical story

Egyptian aphrodisiacs

A young Egyptian woman dances to her breasts. The Egyptians made extensive use of aphrodisiacs

To each ancient people their own aphrodisiacs (https://www.pilloledistoria.it/2860/storia-moderna/i-cibi-afrodisiaci-i-popoli-antichi).

From this point of view, given their exuberant and almost completely taboo sexuality , the Egyptians they did not miss anything.

Certain foods and some herbs wisely dosed in "miraculous" potions, came to their aid when their libido, usually lively, she experienced moments of fatigue.

The food considered most stimulating in this sense were lettuce, pomegranate, water lily, fennel and ginger , while the onion it was judged so powerful that it was forbidden to priests in order to avoid inducing them into temptation towards the pleasures of the flesh.

The Egyptians also knew several recipes, more or less effective, for the preparation of mixtures and concoctions that were intended to stimulate a slightly dull erotic charge, most of which included, among the main ingredients, honey and coriander wine .