Episode 149: Love Potions in Literature: The Power of Aphrodisiacs

“Grandma, are you a witch?” I said.“Of course,” she said. “I thought you knew.”“Do you know how to cast spells and make potions?”“Depends,” she said. “What’s on your mind? Is it a love potion you need? Tell me all about it, Amy.”Real-world love remedies—from herbs to exotic foods—show us that obsession and desire have always fueled human fascination. Amy, a teenager who wants a boy to ask her to a dance is no exception.