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effect, to decrease brain serotonin synthesis, and to contain
flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties [6]. Andoxi-
dant compounds can in turn alter androgen levels.
Litbopmum aruense (bird millet) is a plant whose leaf
and seeds have androgenic, gonadotropic, and estrogenic
properties, hence its aphrodisiac effect 171. No toxicity is
known.
In Arab countries, Brmica rapa, h n u r amygdah, and
Zingiber oficinale are used for their aphrodisiac effects and
various other medical properties [8]. Animal studies have
demonstrated their androgenic activity, with toxicity lim-
ited to androgen effects (weight gain, alopecia) and mild
anemia.
Bufo toadskin and glands contain bufotenine (Fig. 3) and
its O-methylated derivative, 5-MeO-DMT (5-methoxy-
N,N-dimethyltryptamine), a putative Wudnogen conge-
ner of serotonin 191. It is the active ingredient in West
Indian "love stone" and the Chinese medication chan nr
[lo]. Its use dates to prehistoric ages, crossing many cultures
and continents. Because of its pressor and digitalis-like
properties, it was recommended as a heart medication and
diuretic and to stop bleeding diathesis [9]. Curiously, Ger-
man violinists handled toads before performances to reduce
sweat production in their palms [9]; the mechanism
thrkgh which this is achieved is unclear: no anticholinergic
property is described in toad skin secretions. The aphrodi-
siac p r o p e ~ e sare likely of central origin, as are other (psy-
choactive) effects of the drug; hence, it is listed as a hallu-
Flgure 1. Chemical structure of ambrein. cinogen. The toad has a prominent position in mythology,
religions, occult and magic rituals, and fairy tales. How that
have shown that this tricyclic ttiterpene alcohol increases the popularity relates to its venom is a mystery.
concentrations of several anterior pituitary hormones and A nonspecific increase in sexually oriented behavior oc-
serum testosterone, which m turn stimulate dopam~nere- curs with the inrake of central nervous system stimulants,
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stimulates sexual arousal, and it can antagonize the contrac- stimulants are present in beverages and chewable derivatives
tile action of various agents (acetylcholine, noradrenaline, of the kok nut, guarana, and betel nut, the use of which
prostaglandin, oxytocin) on smooth muscles [3]. as recreational and aphrodisiac drugs is widespread in Af-
rica, Asia, and Latin America [ll]. These nuts also contain
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