Plants of Love: Aphrodisiacs in Myth, History, and the Present (Paperback)

~ Christian Ratsch (Author)

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The beautifully illustrated Plants of Love explores the history, culture, and religious beliefs related to plants used as aphrodisiacs. There are an amazing number of plants thought to help with impotency, enhance lovemaking, or even cause people to fall in love. Christian Ratsch employs medieval European paintings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Tibetan folk art, and erotic Asian silkscreens to enhance the lively text, stories, and information on the safe use of these special plants. An eye-opening array of plants and herbs--including nettles, asparagus, seeds of the iboga bush, and ginseng--are discussed in detail to explore and illustrate the science and symbolism of aphrodisiacs throughout history.

Product Description

For centuries humans have searched for plants and potions to enhance both love and lovemaking. PLANTS OF LOVE looks at aphrodisiacs throughout history. This sensational coffee-table conversation starter offers information on over 100 plants thought to have aphrodisiacal powers, along with historical details, intriguing stories, and beautiful full-color art.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1 edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898159288
• ISBN-13: 978-0898159288
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,084,088 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a far -out book by a far- out man, June 22, 2000

By A Customer

Chrisian Ratsch has got to be one of the most interesting people around, speaks at least 5 languages, a pagan's pagan but firmly grounded in nepalese shamanism, german mythology, entheobotany; helived with a "primitive" community for five years . This book reflects his expansive knowlege plus it is beautiful to look through.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource on aphrodisiacs by a leading authority on entheogenic plants, June 4, 2009

By	Rick Forrester "A shaman" (Hoboken, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This is the sister to the book Plants of the Gods, as this book shares the same layout and design. Excellent text, and beautifully illustrated in color throughout.