Herbarium of the Bizarre

Theobroma cacao

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Now that February is almost over, you’ll finally get to learn about a properly romantic plant. But hey, chocolate is always worth waiting for, right?


This episode references human sexual behavior. Only very mildly, but in case the kiddos like to listen, here’s your advance notice.


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Information provided by:

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  3. https://www.secondshistory.com/home/2021/2/21/chocolate-mesoamerican-aphrodisiac
  4. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/history-of-chocolate
  5. https://www.keithscacao.com/blogs/keiths-cacao-blog/the-taste-of-love-how-chocolate-became-the-world-s-favorite-aphrodisiac
  6. Chocolate, “food of the gods”: History, science, and human health by Maria Teresa Montagna, et al. (2019) https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph16244960
  7. Cocoa and chocolate consumption: Are there aphrodisiac and other benefits for human health? By Eo. Afoakwa MPhil (2016) [Abstract] https://doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2008.11734163
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