英语词汇turnera aphrodisiaca的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

Turnera aphrodisiaca. As its name implies, this Mexican and African plant, commonly known as damiana and scientifically named by Linnaeus in honor of William Turner, author of the New Herball (1551), has been widely used as an aphrodisiac. Distributed throughout tropical America, the plant is believed to be effective in treating impotence and is supposed to have a tonic effect on the genitals and nervous system. Long ago, the Aztecs used the leaves of damiana to make an aphrodisiac tea. A commercial liqueur made from damiana, called “Liquor for Lovers,” can be purchased in the United States. The plant’s sci- entific name is sometimes given as Turnera diffusa.

词汇	turnera aphrodisiaca
词源	Turnera aphrodisiaca. As its name implies, this Mexican and African plant, commonly known as damiana and scientifically named by Linnaeus in honor of William Turner, author of the New Herball (1551), has been widely used as an aphrodisiac. Distributed throughout tropical America, the plant is believed to be effective in treating impotence and is supposed to have a tonic effect on the genitals and nervous system. Long ago, the Aztecs used the leaves of damiana to make an aphrodisiac tea. A commercial liqueur made from damiana, called “Liquor for Lovers,” can be purchased in the United States. The plant’s sci- entific name is sometimes given as Turnera diffusa.
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