The effectiveness of aphrodisiacs has sparked a lot of debates in the past few decades. Research regarding its benefits are ongoing even though no scientist has come out and made a claim for any one of them. There are some scientists who believe that so called aphrodisiacs act as mere placebos. The problem is that sexual arousal is a very complex subject and the conditions that bring it about are difficult to isolate.
The name aphrodisiac originated from the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Throughout recorded history, a belief in their various forms has been present. For instance, the Chinese treat them very seriously indeed. The genitalia of male animals are thought to promote masculine virility in Chinese culture. Unfortunately, this leads to the buying of genitalia from seals and tigers which endangers their survival.

