Acerola (Malpighia glabra) or Acerolla, also known as Barbados cherry or wild crapemyrtle, is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree in the family Malpighiaceae. It ranges from southern Texas south through Mexico and the Caribbean to Peru and Bahia in Brazil. The fruit is bright red, 1.5-2 cm diameter, containing 2-3 hard seeds. It is juicy, often as much sour as sweet in flavor, and very high in vitamin C and other nutrients. This high quantity of vitamin C or ascorbic acid increases intercourse frequency and improves mood, based on a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid, modulates catecholaminergic activity, decreases stress reactivity, approach anxiety and prolactin release, improves vascular function, and increases oxytocin release. These processes are relevant to sexual behavior and mood.
Source: http://moodfoods.com/ascorbicacid.htmlFurther Reading on Vitamin C:-http://www.archive.org/details/Sex-and-Vitamin-CLabels: acerola fruit, common sex food stimulants