anaphrodisiac
noun
- substance that quells or blunts the libido
Wiktionary
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English aphrodisiac English anaphrodisiac From an- + aphrodisiac.
- Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive).
“Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English aphrodisiac English anaphrodisiac From an- + aphrodisiac.
- An antaphrodisiac (substance which reduces the sex drive).
“Among this group are the solanacei alkaloids, that have a decided anti-sexual tendency. Such plants and similar anaphrodisiacs were often used, especially in the Middle Ages, to promote asceticism and, in the case of monks, to diminish fleshly desires.”