Home Remedies: Do natural aphrodisiacs work?

There's little evidence to support the effectiveness of most substances thought of as natural aphrodisiacs. Although certain foods and supplements — such as chocolate, spicy food and saw palmetto — are sometimes claimed to affect libido, research has shown them to be largely ineffective at producing a sexual response in either men or women.

9 Natural Aphrodisiacs to Boost Your Libido - Yoga Journal

Libido-boosting herbs. Damiana: This relaxant that has long been used as an aphrodisiac. Once or twice a day, drink a tea made with 1 teaspoon of dried damiana per cup of warm water (you can add a pinch of cayenne or a half a teaspoon of honey—also thought to boost libido) steeped for 7 to 10 minutes.

4 Natural Aphrodisiac Foods That Really Work - Navitas Organics

1. Maca Root. In its native region of Peru, maca has long been used to enhance fertility, increase sexual arousal and balance sex hormones. As one of the most heavily researched aphrodisiacs in the world, studies have confirmed that maca is a natural aphrodisiac and has real-deal abilities to augment all of the above for both men and women ...