By, Sabna Kotta, Shahid H. Ansari, and Javed Ali
[This scientific paper explores the historical context of procreation and sexual dysfunction.] Procreation was an important moral and religious issue and aphrodisiacs were sought to ensure both male and female potency. […] The introduction of the first pharmacologically approved remedy for impotence, Viagra (sildenafil) in 1990s caused a wave of public attention, propelled in part by heavy advertising. The search for such substances dates back millennia. […] The hunt for natural supplement from medicinal plants is being intensified mainly because of its fewer side effects. In this review, we have mentioned the pharmacologically tested (either in man or animal or in both) aphrodisiac plants, which have claimed for its uses.
(Description from NCBI website)