Next Chapter in the Legend of Silphion: Preliminary Morphological, Chemical, Biological and Pharmacological Evaluations, Initial Conservation Studies, and Reassessment of the Regional Extinction Event - PMC

The search for the food of Gods leads to an ancient plant… Ferula drudeana a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. Has miraculous health qualities.

Read on: Next Chapter in the Legend of Silphion: Preliminary Morphological, Chemical, Biological and Pharmacological Evaluations, Initial Conservation Studies, and Reassessment of the Regional Extinction Event - PMC

I want Silphion as a supplement or to grow on my own from seeds.

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Furthermore, a recent publication on the potential aphrodisiac effects of F. drudeana extract and its sesquiterpene coumarins also confirms the notorious use of silphion

You’re in it for the cardioprotective benefits, right?

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Never hurts right…? And…aphrodisiac effects. Hahaha.

There is also evidence it was used as an aphrodisiac, as well as a contraceptive. Nice… sex and no surprises. Lol

The plant was so closely linked to love and sexuality that it’s theorised the shape of the seeds inspired the love-heart shape we still use today. :heart:

Although my heart is in great shape… that of a person under 35 years (like you) let’s keep it that way.

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They don’t really know what it is for sure. Giant Fennel ?

I like it though, if you figure it out I’m game.

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And today we have PT141 the universal aphrodisiac :slight_smile:

Grossly unremarkable

… interesting use of grossly :slight_smile:

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