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Jul 16, 2019 · Spanish fly refers to a number of love potions and aphrodisiacs available on the market for decades. Just a few drops of Spanish fly are supposed to get women in the mood for lovin’ and give...
"Spanish Fly" is a curious name for an extract of blister beetles since the beetles are not flies, nor are they Spanish.
We've all heard of it, but not a lot of us seem to know what exactly Spanish Fly is or what it does. Luckily, board-certified urologist Dr. Peter Stahl is he...
The Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria) is an aposematic emerald-green beetle in the blister beetle family (Meloidae). It is distributed across Eurasia . The species and others in its family were used in traditional apothecary preparations as "Cantharides". [1]
Apr 19, 2024 · Spanish fly is the term used for love potions. These potions have more to them than what we know historically. In this blog, we’ll uncover the facts and myths about the Spanish fly. Plus, we’ll look at the risks and effects of using it. We will also delve deep into the science behind its key ingredient cantharidin.
It is a burn agent and poisonous in large doses, and has been historically used as aphrodisiacs (Spanish fly). In its natural form, cantharidin is secreted by the male blister beetle, and given to the female as a copulatory gift during mating.
May 31, 2023 · The Spanish Fly is a legendary aphrodisiac that’s supposed to arouse women and give men hour-long erections. But the side effects can be deadly. Skip to content
Lytta vesicatoria, also known as the Spanish fly, is an aposematic emerald-green beetle in the blister beetle family (Meloidae). It is distributed across Eurasia . The species and others in its family were used in traditional apothecary preparations as "Cantharides".
The Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria) is an aposematic emerald-green beetle in the blister beetle family (Meloidae). It is distributed across Eurasia. The species and others in its family were used in traditional apothecary preparations as "Cantharides".
Cantharidin is also known as Spanish Fly and its beetle juice sold as an aphrodisiac. The reality is that it is ineffective for this purpose and in fact if swallowed is poisonous and possibly even fatal. How does cantharidin work and what is it used for? Cantharidin is a vesicant that causes a blister to form on the wart or growth.
