An Indian plant named Datroa, the juice of which was used in a drink, was given as a physiological stimulant
In the eighteenth century an erotic concoction known as Diavolini was popular in Italy. In France, these Diavolini became equally popular under the name of diablotins—devil-pastilles.
The nettle, urtica urens, was a legendary and traditional stimulus, credited with promoting decisive potency.
Ocimum Basilicum is a plant with labiate flowers. It was known to the Egyptians and is mentioned by the Roman encyclopedist Pliny the Elder. It was used as an aphrodisiac as well as for other medicinal purposes.
Lycopodium Clavatum, a plant known by a variety of other names, was formerly used in amatory practices.