An aphrodisiac is a food, herb, drug or scent alleged to enhance sexual desire and/or vigour. It can be a natural or synthetic product.
The word stems from Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love from Greek mythology. She represents sensual sexuality.
Aphrodisiacs are as old as the human race itself and there is a lot of folklore when it comes to love potions. Knowing wheter a substance really works or not without doing research is difficult because the brain is a powerful sex organ. If you believe a substance will make you feel sexier and will increase your desire you might well live up to it.
Don’t be fooled by people advertising aphrodisiacs. Most don’t work and some are even very dangerous.
Never use an aphrodisiac of which you are not sure it’s harmless. If you think you might benefit from an aphrodisiac get well informed beforehand or do it under doctor’s supervision.

Ineffective and dangerous aphrodisiacs
An example of an aphrodisiac that has some effect: Yohimbine