Ancient #Abortion #Pharmacy #Heart #Symbol #Silphium and the Origin of the Heart Shape Whether effective or not, the widespread belief in the contraceptive and abortifacient properties of Silphium. led to its association with sex and sexual, if not romantic, love. Even if silphium is forgotten and maybe extinct, the shape its fruit will forever be associated with sexual activity and thus, matters of the heart. https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/2024/04/the-hidden-evil-of-heart-shape.html