Walnut

Of Eastern origin, the walnut, or Juglans Regia, has strong aphrodisiac properties and is a powerful remedy against every form of asthenia.

Lack of sexual appetite often stems from poor tone of the nervous system, which causes a sort of indifference towards life and a form of withdrawal from everything that requires enthusiasm and initiative.

According to an ancient Indian recipe, walnut-husk juice and powdered leaves, kneaded with butter, candied sugar and honey, seem able to restore virility even to a very old man. A more modern but equally effective recipe is the following:

Steep 500 grams of walnut husk in one litre of brandy for three months. After three months, filter and mix with three litres of wine, to which sugar may be added to taste.

This liqueur, excellent in taste, has a toning effect on the nervous system and promotes the functioning of the digestive system, which, very often, is a decisive cause of certain states of asthenia and drowsiness.

Simpler to prepare, but just as effective, is the "Tonic Wine", obtained by steeping 50 grams of fresh walnut leaves in a litre of wine for eight days. Drink one small liqueur glass before meals.