5 Unexpected Foods That Used To Be Considered Can Increase Sex Desire

Terong illustration is considered to increase sexual arousal (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Throughout history, humans have always been interested in things that are considered to provide long-lived, youthful, and fertility. Even today, many products have been found promising similar things.

The difference is, nowadays science provides a tool to test the truth of these claims. In the past, many things were based solely on belief, myth, and magic medicine without scientific evidence.

For example, almost all types of food have been associated with increasing sexual arousal (libido). Until now, there are still many who believe in it.

Here are 5 foods that were once considered to increase sexual desire, as reported by the Listverse page.

1. Ubi

When monks try to stay away from things that arouse enthusiasm, the general public is actually interested. This can be seen in the drama The Merry Wives of Windsor by chance. In the story, a funny character named John Falstaff who is chasing love says a strange sentence, namely "Let the sky rain sweet potatoes".

Even though it sounds like a food request, the real intention is for him to be successful, especially in matters of romance. At that time, around the 16th and 17th centuries, sweet potatoes were believed to be able to increase sexual arousal.

2. Carrotel

Since childhood we have often heard carrots for the eyes. But in the ancient Greek and Roman eras, carrots are believed to have a much different function. Obviously, not a message intended for children. Because of its shape that resembles a male genitalia, carrots are considered to be arousal.

The Roman Emperor, who is famous for his caligula, is said to have forced members of the Senate to eat carrots so that they are dominated by lust and embarrass themselves in front of them.

The Roman army is also reportedly cooking carrots soup for prisoners as an effort to weaken their moral defenses.

3. Terong

Using an online image as a sexual symbol is not a new phenomenon. Asian culture such as Korea and Japan have long linked the form of a tindle to a male organ. In 16th century France, terong is known as pomme damour or apple love

Although his appearance is one of the reasons, that's not all that makes the terong considered food to increase appetite. Terong comes from the same family of plants as the poisonous bladonna (night camp), as well as the legendary Mandrake.

Because of this relationship, terong was believed to cause lust to increase, fever, and even lead to madness.

4. Almond

Almond is usually presented at weddings. In many Middle Eastern cultures, almonds are considered as a symbol of passion and fertility. That's why sweet almonds are often given to newlyweds.

Usually packed in a small bag containing five seeds, each of which symbolizes hope for health, descent, wealth, longevity, and happiness.

5. Selada

For ancient Egyptian people, lettuce is not just a vegetable for salads like today. This vegetable has a special meaning in life, even to the point of being depicted on the wall of the tomb more than 4,000 years ago. Selada also appeared in the myth of their gods. That said, lettuce is Min's favorite food, the god of fertility of Egypt.

Min is described as a man who is always ready to fight, and the Egyptian believes that the lettuce that gives him the energy to keep it so tirelessly.

This belief arises because of the form of lettuce. Selada grows upright, straight, and sturdy. When Romanine's lettuce stems were broken, a milk-like white liquid came out, which clearly made the ancient people think in a certain direction.

Can lettuce really make a person last for a long time in bed or suddenly excited? Until now there is no scientific evidence. But one thing is for sure, lettuce is rich in vitamin A, which is indeed good for both men and women's reproductive systems.