A recent study conducted by the University of Guelph has found that many natural products can play a major role in enhancing the sex life. Aphrodisiacs have been used for thousands of years all around the world.

The study claims that world’s most expensive spice, Saffron can act as a natural aphrodisiacs. Taking 200 mg of saffron a day for 10 days is found to improve erectile function and sexual satisfaction.

The study has also found that panax ginseng; also called Korean ginseng can also act as an aphrodisiac. Clinical trials on panax ginseng have shown significant improvement in men with mild or moderate erectile dysfunction. The menopausal women experienced higher stimulation frequency and satisfaction after taking panax ginseng.

Yohimbine, a chemical substance from West Africa’s yohimbine tree has been found to increase libido and could be used for the treatment of impotence. Health Canada has advised the people not buy products containing extra yohimbine bark because they can have serious side effects.

The muira puama plant of Brazil is also a well known aphrodisiac which can enhance libido in both men and women.

Despite the new research some scientists believe that sexual desire is based on a number of psychological and physiological factors and cannot be changed by particular food or product.