5 Aphrodisiacs That Fight High Blood Pressure

Just because one may be predisposed to, or living with high blood pressure, (hbp) doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a healthy sex life. After all, both deal with matters of the heart! (pun intended) In this article, we will explore notions surrounding food as an aphrodisiac and a potential relief for elevated blood pressure. Since time immemorial, food has always been suspected to play a leading role in our amorous activities.

In old Egypt, the leg-bone of a sheep or cow would be mixed in a pot with cayenne, thyme, onions and greens and used to attract someone from the opposite sex. The Aztec ruler, Monteczuma, was said to have drunk 20 goblets of chocolate a day to increase his libido. The good news today as more research becomes available, is that you can have an exciting sex life minus the stroke or heart-attack scare due to your condition.

Let’s look at some of the multiple benefits of these foods and spices;

Chocolate

A study found that eating three ounces of dark chocolate a day reduced levels in those with essential hypertension. Chocolate contains flavonoids, a rich antioxidant believed to be key in lowering pressure levels. Fibre, polyphenols, magnesium, arginine and theobrimine are all components working against high blood pressure. Phenylethylamine and seratonin are secreted when chocolate is consumed. They’re two chemicals that we naturally produce and are found in chocolate. That’s that euphoric feeling we get in anticipation of something good happening. They boost stamina and energy levels also and can be mildly addictive, hence the term, “Chocoholic.”

Chocolate has always been associated with love, (Valentine’s Day) lust and stamina throughout ancient and modern times.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne dilates the blood vessels and helps blood flow to all the vital areas. This is helpful to the heart and penile erections. “The heat effect” one feels when ingesting cayenne can lift the mood towards desire.

This chili has been known to reduce HBP as it flushes the arteries, lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycercides in addition to supporting good cholesterol. (HDL)

Garlic

Like cayenne, garlic is believed to reduce the bad cholesterol while supporting the good cholesterol. It behaves like an antibiotic and improves blood flow. Dialyll-sulphides and allicin are the native elements that may assist in reducing blood pressure. As an aphrodisiac, the blood circulation is vigorous, especially in men, according to recent studies. For thousands of years, the Chinese respected garlic highly as a libido enhancer, food flavoring, stimulant and an anti-viral, anti-fungal spice. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, “The Boy King,” and other Pharoahs’ chambers outlining at least 22 uses, one being increased stamina.

Ginseng

Ginseng is regarded as an adaptogen; meaning it improves resistance to chemical and biological stress factors. It is excellent for an overall boost in energy and vitality. A study conducted by American researchers found that American ginseng reduced blood pressure levels down to normal with extended use. However, no study was done on Korean and Chinese variants of the herb. What is uniformly indisputable about all types of ginseng is its’ effects upon the potency of desire.

Ginger

Ginger is commonly known as a digestive aid but it has virtually myriads of other uses. Aside from it being great for motion sickness, morning sickness, nausea and diarrhea, to name a few, its’ reputation as an HBP reducer is starting to take form. Chinese and Indian holistic doctors see potential in this rhizome to normalize HBP levels. The blood-thinning and cholesterol-lowering abilities of ginger represent hope for the prevention of heart disease. As a sexual stimulant, the data goes back a thousand years.

Confucious wrote about its’ effects and a famed mistress of Louis XV once gave the spice to all of her lovers including the king himself. The intent was to have them submissive to her every whim. Pliny, in the 1st Century A.D., spoke about ginger’s effects on the male organ and throughout the history of china and India, the spice has been revered as a “revitalization” herb.