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Seeds of Species with Aphrodisiac Properties :
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Acacia elephantorrhiza :
Family : Mimosa.
The root is used by the Shona from Zimbabwe as an aphrodisiac.
It has a huge corky textured underground caudex and masses of yellow fragrant mimosa-like pale yellow flowers in spring before the leaves are fully developed.
Acacia karroo :
In Zimbabwe, roots are used for general body pains, and as aphrodisiacs.
Bark decoctions are taken as emetics for ailments believed to be caused by sorcery.
Afzelia quanzensis :
In East Africa, roots are used as aphrodisiacs.
Bark infusions are used as body washes by Chewa chiefs in Malawi.
Bark is used as a lucky charm in Zimbabwe.
Agapanthus praecox :
Used as an aphrodisiac.
Albizia amara subsp. sericocephala :
The root is used as an aphrodisiac.
Albizia anthelmintica :
In East Africa, women use the root as a sexual stimulant (aphrodisiac).
Albizia antunesiana :
The Shona from Zimbabwe use the bark & root as a sexual stimulant (aphrodisiac).
Carissa bispinosa :
Unspecified parts are reputed to have aphrodisiac properties.
Chrysanthemoides monilifera :
Small frequent doses of juice from the fruit are reported to be administered by the Zulu, Xhosa or Sotho as blood strengtheners and purifiers to men suffering from impotence.
In Lesotho, leafy branches are burned as a cure in the huts of mad men.
The ashes contain an alkali from which soap can be made.
Coddia rudis :
Pounded root decoctions are used for impotence.
Combretum molle :
Roots are used as an aphrodisiac, for weakness, backache, and stomach pains.
Curtisia dentata :
Bark is used as an aphrodisiac and as a blood strengthener.
The bark is also used as a love charm to make a man attractive.
A red colored bark used for magical purposes. The magical use is kept very secret.
Eriosema cordatum :
The root is used to make Bangalala.
Ficus sur :
The latex is used for general body pain.
Fresh young aerial roots and inner bark are chewed with kola nuts for the alleviation of thirst.
Unspecified parts are used as aphrodisiacs.
The tree is widely used as a protective charm and grown in sacred shrines in East Africa.
Gladiolus sericeo-villosus :
Used in southern Africa for impotency.
Gloriosa virescens :
The Zulus drink the powdered root for the treatment of impotency and barrenness.
The root is said by an old journal entry to be very poisonous.
Gunnera perpensa :
Stems and roots are peeled and eaten raw, and also used to make beer.
Root decoctions are taken for male impotence.
Gymnospora senegalensis :
The root is used as an aphrodisiac.
Heteropyxis natalensis :
Used as a medicinal tea.
Bark is used to treat impotence and as an aphrodisiac. It is ground into a powder and licked off the fingers.
The lemon scented Heteropyxis natalensis is also used as a perfume.
Kigelia africana :
The Ndebele from Zimbabwe and males from Venda eat the fruit to increase penis size.
Littonia modesta :
Corms are used as aphrodisiacs by the Zulus.
They are also sometimes taken as a love charm emetic.
Colchicine alkaloids occur in the plant.
Azetine-2-carboxylic acid is found in the seeds.
The potential toxin colchicine is known in the genus Littonia.
Mimosa cinerea :
(synonyms = Desmanthus nutans, Desmanthus trichostachys. There are two other Desmanthus species currently used as ayahuasca analogues, perhaps Mimosa cinerea has a similar chemical profile.)
Roots are an ingredient in a decoction taken to ease pain or rubbed into incisions cut over the painful area.
The root is used in East Africa as an aphrodisiac.
Bark is used as a ritual cleanser or for ritual cleansing.
The Pedi & Lobedu of South Africa use the pods to remove evil spirits.
The presence of alkaloids and saponins have been indicated in the roots and leaves.
Momordica balsamina :
Roots are used as aphrodisiacs.
Mondia whitei :
In West Africa, the roots are used to make a very energizing drink for wedding parties; the root can be extracted with alcohol.
In South Africa, the roots are used to make a refreshing beer, and root infusions also have aphrodisiac properties.
Roots are also used as an aphrodisiac in Zimbabwe.
Unspecified parts (probably the roots) are used for impotence by the Shambala.
Roots are used for body pain by the Bondei.
The roots are said to taste bitter at first and then sweet. They are also said to taste like liquorice, or ginger without its pungency, and have a vanilla-like odor. The roots are used to make a type of ginger-beer.
Pittosporum viridiflorum :
Root infusions are used for accuracy in divining.
Roots and bark are also used as aphrodisiacs, and are sometimes added to beer.
Bark decoctions also have analgesic (pain-killing) and calming effects (sedative).
Active saponins have been isolated from the plant.
Pterocarpus angolensis :
Used for magical purposes.
Roots are used for general body pains, and as aphrodisiacs.
Stephania abyssinica :
Pain-killing and tranquillizing effects are known from this species.
The root also has aphrodisiac effects.
Strychnos spinosa :
Narcotic effects are reported from Mauritius.
Roots are used as an aphrodisiac in Zimbabwe.
Root and leaf decoctions are used as analgesics in central Africa.
The alkaloid harmin has been found in bark and leaves of Strychnos usambarensis.
Tabernaemontana elegans & Tabernaemontana coffeoides :
Various indole alkaloids of the ibogamine and voacamine-type are known in the genus.
Isovoacangine and voacamidine have sympathomimetic properties.
T. crassa and T. pachysiphone are reported to stimulate the CNS and to have hallucinogenic properties. They have been found to increase the hypertensive activity of adrenalin and also to have local anesthetic properties.
Analgesic components isolated from T. pauciflora and T. pandacaqui include voacangine and coronaridine, both of which showed significant analgesic effects.
The Shona use the root of Tabernaemontana elegans as an aphrodisiac.
Tylosema fassoglense :
Family Caesalpiniaceae (Leguminosae - Caesalpinioideae).
Synonyms Bauhinia fassoglensis, Bauhinia kirkii.
A decoction of the roots and flowers is drunk to treat impotence.
Vangueria infausta :
Decoctions of macerated roots are taken as aphrodisiacs.
Trees are reputed to induce sleep during the flowering season.
Withania somnifera :
Is used as a panacea (cure-all), an aphrodisiac, and for anti-ageing effects.
Excellent results have been recorded from an alcoholic preparation of Withania; the effects are hypnotic.
A watery extract is slightly narcotic. Withania is also a sedative.
Ximenia americana :
Powdered root is taken in beer as an aphrodisiac.
Leaf decoctions are taken for toothache.
Zanthoxylum capense :
Roots are used for impotency.
Roots are also used for chest pains, while dried ground rootbark is directly applied for toothache.
Bark is used as a tonic and blood purifier.
Ziziphus mucronata :
The fruits are used to distill a strong spirit. They are first mashed and then soaked in water for 2 days before being distilled.
Branches are used by the Zulu's to summon ancestral spirits from an old to a new dwelling.
The leaves have aphrodisiac properties, and the roots are an indigenous panacea.
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