HF01-17 AN ANCIENT PLANT WITH APHRODISIAC EFFECT FOR MALES AND CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECT FOR FEMALES

You have accessJournal of UrologyHistory Urology Forum I (HF01)1 Sep 2021HF01-17 AN ANCIENT PLANT WITH APHRODISIAC EFFECT FOR MALES AND CONTRACEPTIVE FEMALES Ekrem Guner GunerEkrem More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001992.17AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE: Since creation, mankind has been on various searches which would contribute their sexual lives. A plant from the Ferula family called "Silphion" became one most important trade and wealth sources city "Cyrene". Plinius stated that Silphion was more valuable than silver at its own weight. METHODS: Herbal resources used in life ancient people were investigated study. RESULTS: Greeks discovered a silphion grows nature when they built Cyrene-Libya. It mainly famous for being an aphrodisiac males efficient contraceptive after intercourse females. The regarded as sacred gifted humans gods because effects. Alkaloid substances seeds provided effect increasing libido deteriorating menstrual cycle even caused miscarriages As result, didn't experience lack desire erectile dysfunction females had without conception fear. described his work "The women drink it with wine apply into genital organs(vagina-cervix) piece soft wool start menstruation". Soranus suggested put chickpea size "Cyrenaic" seed or two cups water prevent pregnancy. associated eroticism period shape heart. is claimed origin heart symbol representing love today dated back seed. Cyrenians minted images heart-shaped coins (Figure 1) Figure 1ab. Today's communis plant,Turkey 1c. Tetradrachm, Silphium leaves flowers 1d. Hemistater 1e. Hemidrachm, fruit 1f. Hemidrachms, fruit. CONCLUSIONS: contributions both male female age. Neither nor Romans achieved breed them outside habitat thus silphium vanished. Although not known whether still present somewhere Libya today, investigating original members it’s similar seems crucial due undeniable effects silphium. Source Funding: None © 2021 American Urological Association Education Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e234-e234 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Expand Loading ...