Monday, July 04, 2005
Green Viagra
Lettuce contains a compound that is a sedative in small doses, but a stimulant in larger ones. The Egyptians knew this, but it has only just been rediscovered-Min, the ancient Egyptian god of sexuality, is often depicted in bas reliefs with a vegetable - and nobody knew what or why..... since Roman times, the sap produced by lettuce has been thought to dampen sexual-desire...... But in larger doses the substance - which includes a cocaine-like chemical - acts as a sexual stimulant. 'About 1g induces calming and pain-killing effects,' said Mr Samorini, editor of the botanical journal Eleusis. 'At the highest doses, 2g to 3g, the stimulating effects prevail.'
via The Daily Vegetable
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posted by I at 6:57 am
