Aphrodisiac Foods Around the World: In ancient Rome, when men suffered from a low sex drive, their wives would often use fish to help enhance their libido. The Spanish used chocolate to stimulate male sexual desire. In India, doctors advised men to consume more rice porridge made with eggs, milk, and honey before sexual intercourse. Modern medicine has found that a diet rich in poultry, eggs, fish, and meat can help enhance male sexual function, while long-term consumption of celery, water chestnuts, as well as smoking and excessive drinking can reduce male libido and even lead to male infertility.
1. Lotus Seed Core The lotus seed core has the effect of clearing the heart and purging fire, which can lead to a decrease in male libido.
2. Winter Melon Regular consumption of winter melon can clear heart heat, reduce sexual desire, and alleviate symptoms of irritability.
3. Water Chestnut It can quench the sexual desires of both men and women. The "Shiliao Bencao" (Materia Medica for Dietetic Therapy) states: "Among all fruits from water, this one generates the most 'cold qi'. It damages yang and causes the 'jade stem' to wither."
4. Mustard Greens It has the effects of promoting urination to reduce swelling, detoxifying, and sobering up. Long-term consumption of mustard greens can inhibit the secretion of sex hormones.
5. Bamboo Shoots Bamboo shoots contain a large amount of oxalic acid, which can affect the body's absorption and utilization of calcium and zinc. A zinc deficiency can lead to a decreased libido and impaired sexual function.
6. Celery Celery has the effect of inhibiting sperm production, which can lead to a decrease in sperm count and cause erectile dysfunction.
7. Alcohol Alcohol can lead to a decrease in male libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders, and testicular atrophy.
8. Tobacco Excessive smoking in men can cause poor blood circulation in the penis, affecting erection, and can also lead to abnormal sperm.
9. Carrots The consumption of carrots must be moderate. If consumed in excess, a substance in carrots called "allicin" can displace hemoglobin from red blood cells, causing anemia and physical weakness.
10. Shark Fin Research has found that shark fins contain significantly higher levels of mercury or other heavy metals compared to other fish. Besides potentially causing male infertility, high levels of mercury in the human body can also damage the central nervous system and kidneys.