anaphrodisiac
adj. able to suppress sexual desire n. substance that suppresses sexual drive | ||||
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Anaphrodisiac Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Anaphrodisiac
(a. & n.)
Same as Antaphrodisiac.
(a. & n.)
Same as Antaphrodisiac.
| WordNet 2.0 |
anaphrodisiac
Adjective
1. tending to diminish sexual desire
(antonym) aphrodisiac, aphrodisiacal, sexy
Adjective
1. tending to diminish sexual desire
(antonym) aphrodisiac, aphrodisiacal, sexy
| hEnglish - advanced version |
anaphrodisiac
anaphrodisiac
\an*aph`ro*dis"i*ac\ (&?;), a. & n. [gr. 'an priv. + &?; pertaining to venery.] (med.) same as antaphrodisiac.
anaphrodisiac
\an*aph`ro*dis"i*ac\ (&?;), a. & n. [gr. 'an priv. + &?; pertaining to venery.] (med.) same as antaphrodisiac.
Anaphrodisiac Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Anaphrodisiac
Agent that lessens sexual function and desire
Agent that lessens sexual function and desire
| Aromatherapy Glossary |
Anaphrodisiac
Reduces sexual desire
Reduces sexual desire
Anaphrodisiac Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Anaphrodisiac
An anaphrodisiac is something that quells or blunts the libido. It is the opposite of an aphrodisiac, something that enhances sexual appetite. The word anaphrodisiac comes from the Greek prefix αν-, denoting negation, and the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
Side effects of certain medications may be anaphroditic in nature (e.g. SSRIs and certain antipsychotics), however, there are no substances that have safe anaphroditic effects without major side effects.
Herbal anaphrodisiacs have been employed by various religious sects and orders throughout history. Most commonly, Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) has been used to normalize hormones in both men and women. An over-active libido is very often treated herbally by addressing poor adrenal function.
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