Pumpkin Pie Spice: Aphrodisiac with a Scent for Seduction

You may have heard that pumpkin spice, also called pumpkin pie spice is an aphrodisiac, particularly for men. It could be argued that the scientific findings showing this spice blend’s unusual effects on men clearly make it an ingredient for seducing men.

But there’s a lot to love about pumpkin spice. And whether you’re a man or woman, here’s a look at why pumpkin pie spice might just be your aphrodisiac of choice.

Is the scent of pumpkin pie spice arousing to men?

In a clinical study, Dr. Alan Hirsch, a Chicago-based neurologist and researcher, discovered that the scent of pumpkin pie spice in combination with lavender was extremely effective in arousing men. But what is in this culinary fairy dust that could inspire a long night of passion?

Let’s take a closer look at pumpkin pie spice ingredients and why they might have an arousing effect on women as well as men.

Aphrodisiac ingredients in the spice blend

The primary ingredient in pumpkin pie spice is cinnamon. Historically, cinnamon oil was used as a mood elevator. It was a treatment for impotence and a fatigue fighter. Although I’m not endorsing a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice in the panties, one historic application involves a drop of cinnamon oil rubbed onto the genitals for producing powerful sexual stimulation.

Ginger is another component of the spice blend. Ginger plays into the aphrodisiac history of both the East and West. But my favorite aphrodisiac myth is that of Madame du Barry. Legend has it that the saucy French tart specialized in the practice of serving ginger to her lovers. It was said to drive all, including her most famous lover, Louis XV, to a state of complete and utter submission.

Although recipes for pumpkin pie spice vary, most also include nutmeg and cloves. And both of these intensely flavored spices help raise body temperature and have been used in the East to sweeten breath. And who doesn’t love a sweet-smelling lover who is burning with the desire to tear off their clothes?

You see? Pumpkin spice has something to offer for everyone!

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Amy Reiley

Eat Something Sexy's Creator & Editor-in-Chief Amy Reiley is the award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks. She has her Master of Arts in Gastronomy, awarded by Le Cordon Bleu and The University of Adelaide. She is also a Certified Nutrition Coach awarded by the International Sports Sciences Association and she is a California Certified Massage Therapist.

Amy is considered a leading authority on aphrodisiacs. Her work in aphrodisiacs is quoted in publications including National Geographic, The New York Times, Epicurious, Wine Enthusiast, Health and Playboy magazines. She speaks internationally on aphrodisiac foods and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac history and science to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. She is a frequent guest on relationship and lifestyle radio and podcast shows and has been interviewed by BBC and NPR radio, Cosmopolitan radio and popular podcasts including My Dad Wrote a Porno.

Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health researcher and writer as well as a wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is an MSN content provider. And she is also a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine.

Fun fact: Amy was the creator of the first ever comprehensive food and wine apps, Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet and Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard for Palm.

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