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Aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiacs are medicines that promote sexual desire. Some warm and stimulate Yang, some have androgenic effects, some work as a general tonic by improving overall health which in turn promotes sexual desire. Some medicines, such as Cantharides, irritate the genital tract and strongly warm the Kidneys, thereby promoting sexual desire.
Clinically, these medicines are of use in Frigidity and Impotence, and some are also effective for Infertility.
Clinically, these medicines are of use in Frigidity and Impotence, and some are also effective for Infertility.
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Western Tradition
Simples
Formulas to Promote Lust; Aphrodisiac
Confected Ginger Confected Sea Holly root Sea Holly root preserved Parsnip root prepared Orchis root preserved Powder of Ambergis (Diambra) (Mesue) Diamuscum Electuary of Saffron (Diacurcuma) (Mesue) Mithridate Powder to Stimulate Venery Aromaticum Rosatum Electuary of Orchis (Diasatyrion) Triphera Saracenica Triphala Electuary Greater (Unani) Electuarium Alcharif (Mesue) Diacameron Magna (Diathamaron) (Nicholas) Antidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido Antidote for Cold Lumbar, Venery, & Defect of Semen Pills for Coitus (Arnold de Villa Nova) Oil of Ants |
TCM Classification
Kidney Yang Deficiency Lower back pain, weak legs, coldness in the lower body, difficult or frequent urination, nocturnal enuresis, edema, pale and swollen tongue, slow, deep pulse Shen Qi Wan (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan) (Rehmannia 8) You Gui Wan You Gui Yin Kidney Yin Deficiency Lower back pain, weak legs, sore knees, dizziness and vertigo, tinnitus, night sweats, heat in the palms and soles, thirst, dry mouth, fine and rapid pulse Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Zuo Gui Wan Qi Deficiency Debility, weak voice, poor appetite, pale face, low energy, loose stool, pale tongue and a weak pulse Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Gui Pi Tang |