Mezcal: The aphrodisiac that makes you strong as a rhino

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Damiana — a Mexican liqueur that doubles as an aphrodisiac

This makes sense because the damiana plant is considered an aphrodisiac. It also is said to relieve stress, insomnia, and aches and pains. The plant with bright yellow flowers grows in Baja California Sur and other subtropical locales like Central and South America, the Caribbean and southern Texas.

Is Tequila a Stimulant? The Dumbest Myths About Tequila, Debunked

The myths surrounding agave-based spirits — i.e., tequila and mezcal — are both numerous and deeply entrenched: They're stimulants; they're aphrodisiacs; they're a one-way ticket to a night in jail—and the worst hangover of your life. None of it's true. But there's definitely something about drinking agave that's different ...

How to Drink Damiana Liqueur, a Mexican Spirit With Aphrodisiac Effects

The history of damiana liqueur. The Mayans started using damiana to treat balance issues, but it wasn't until the late 1600s that some attributed aphrodisiac qualities to the plant. Father Juan Maria de Salvatierra, a Spanish missionary, noted that indigenous Mexicans took the leaves of the damiana and made them into a sweetened tea to help with sexual issues, such as libido and arousal.