Ancient Aphrodisiacs: The Dangerous History of Plants

For centuries, humans have scoured the botanical world in search of plants that spark desire. But this pursuit often came with a heavy price. In this episode, we explore the dangerous history of ancient aphrodisiacs, examining the plants that were prized for their potency and feared for their toxicity. Support the showJoin The Newsletter 📩  Get a wild historical fact, a fascinating science tidbit, a botanical quiz & much more to your inbox. Subscribe for free: https://rootsrevealed.org/#newsletter____________________________________________________*Royalty-free BGM "Clear Waters" Easy Lemon" ''Parting of Ways'' from incompetech.com**Royalty-free BGM from pixabay.com***Podcast logo is designed by me_____________________________________________________Got feedback or suggestions?💬  I’d love to hear from you! Drop a message at [email protected] Episode Details & WebsiteFind full show notes for every episode: https://rootsrevealed.org/episodesVisit the official website: https://rootsrevealed.orgRead strange and fascinating plant stories: https://rootsrevealed.org/the-peculiar-herbarium