Those kitchen spices that have been stocked in the closets for a long time, and used primarily for medicinal purpose or health benefits, have yet another story to tell. From just being a provider of flavour and colour in various cuisines, there are a few spices that can send you into throes of passion making you crave for more. So, here is a list of few spices that act as aphrodisiac boosting your sex life.
Saffron
The most expensive spice that you have seen innumerable times put in various sweet delicacies for flavour and its colour, has another benefit, unknown to many, that its is an aphrodisiac.
The best way to use: This spice can be mixed with warm milk.
Fennel
Fennel seeds that you always had post your meals and thought it to be facilitating your digestion process, has another property that it is an aphrodisiac. Since ages seeds and roots of this plant has been used to increase sex drive for both men and women. The fennel plant is believed to have a female hormone like estrogen which might have shown the result of libido enhancer.
Best way to have it: You can take the fennel seeds after the meals or as a mouth freshener.
Cardamom
This spice tucked in one of the bottles in your kitchen might be used only to add flavour to your recipes. But, the cardamom does not only satiate your taste buds, it also has the benefit of increasing your sex desire. The spice acts as a stimulant in increasing one’s passion.
Best way to use: Add cardamom in your tea or coffee. You can also sprinkle cardamom powder on sweet dishes.
Nutmeg
Long used in Indian medicine to boost libido, the spice has the same effect on mating behavior as Viagra. So, bring that spice out of the kitchen closet and use it in your day to day recipes.
Best way to use: Sprinkle some on your cappuccino.