However, scientific research contends that this mixture is only effective in providing proteins and vitamins to a deficient diet. Another aid used in the pursuit of sexual betterment is Rhino horn, which is popular in Chinese and Korean culture. Apart from resembling an erect penis, it contains high quantities of calcium and phosphorus, which can revive a listless lover. Egyptians, Romans and Greeks hounded the erotic properties of mushrooms. They believed mushrooms should never be cut when added to dishes in order to maintain their carnal powers.
Mushrooms are high in albumen and glycogen, which is thought to increase sexual vigor.
Fish is another food thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac for several reasons. First, the association that Aphrodite was born from the sea lends credence to this theory. Fish is also very rich in phosphorus which is a powerful stimulant causing violent and spontaneous erections. Though not effective in increasing sexual vigor, alcohol is used widely today because it is thought to increase amorous inclinations. As early as 800 BC ancient cultures were distilling beverages to create alcohol.