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Sensual Aromatherapy
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Combining aromatic essential oils with massage allows you to enhance relationship sexually, emotionally, and spiritually.
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The aromatic oils are a feast for our senses, and their individual properties work their magic in a holistic way on every aspect of body, mind, and soul. Here are a few of these oils for you to come to know and love, which have been chosen specifically for their sensual and aphrodisiac enhancement or their emotionally evocative properties. They are selected especially for lovers to bring beauty and enjoyment into the lives of all who wish to celebrate the joy of sensuality, and the ecstasy of erotic love. At the same time, their nurturing properties will help to release physical and emotional tensions. |
BERGAMOT
(citrus bergamia)
EVOCATIVE
When added to a blend of aphrodisiac oils, bergamot's uplifting, enticing and refreshing properties can be greatly enhance the sensual mood of lovers. Whether it is used in an aromatic burner, or blended with oils to be used in a massage, its delightful lemon and floral aroma will do much to lift and balance a loved ones's spirit.
Adding the component of happiness and contentment to a blend, bergamot is indeed a gift to any relationship. Bergamot can be used whenever a partner is anxious or depressed as it is able to help alleviate tension and anxiety.
Bergamot cools feverish conditions and has been used in the treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis - it can also soothe the digestive and respiratory system, encouraging appetite and a return to health during convalescence.
Caution: Do not apply to skin to be exposed to sunlight or ultra-violet light, as it increases the skin's photosensitivity. It may irritate sensitive skin.
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BLACK PEPPER
(Piper nigrum)
EROTIC
Black pepper adds spice and vitality to a love life. With its warming, penetrating and strengthening properties, black pepper has earned itself a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Its amber oil extract is used to rekindle the flame of passion when a relationship has cooled either from lack of interest or familiarity.
Emitting a sharp, spicy aroma that arouses the senses and supplies atamina and strengh, black pepper warms up not only the body, but also the emotions, revitalising and enhancing a loving encounter.
A stimulating essential oil that can be warm and ease stiffness in cold, tense muscles and increase their tone, black pepper's spicy properties can also refresh
the mind and help to banish fatique.
Caution: Black pepper's essential oil may irritate some skins.
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CEDARWOOD
(Cedrus atlantica)
EVOCATIVE
The essence of cedarwood is a profoundly evocative oil when used to open up the emotions, helping lovers to enter into the spirit of the here and now in lovemaking, which can give their physical union a move spiritual dimension.
Soothing fears and anxieties associated with sexuality, this essence encourages lovers to let go of their emotions in lovemaking by drawing them into the blissful and sensual reality of the present moment.
Cedarwood's dry, woody aroma can soothe an anxious mind. Its properties help to alleviate many physical complaints, and work well on the respiratory system. Its soothing qualities are used in skincare to preserve youthful beauty.
Cedarwood essential oil can help relieve irritated skin or an otchy scalp and is particularly good for oily skin
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy. |
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CLARY SAGE
(Salvia sclarea)
EROTIC
Euphoric is the word commonly associated with clary sage. A deeply sensual oil, reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, clary sage has relaxing and calming properties that can decrease inhibitions.
It is a particularly helpful essential oil in boosting libido whenever either one or both partners are under stress, and have external worries standing in the way of sexual ease. It helps to dissolve fears and anxieties that create the emotional blocks at the root of sexual dysfunction, and thus enables partners to enter a deeper more intimate and trusting communication. In the past, clary sage's mildly intoxicating qualities were used in white magic spells to ignite the interest of a desired lover. certainly its essence, when mixed with other oils, adds greatly to the sensuality of a body massage when used as a relide to making love. It is also an aid in the treatment of digestive, respiratory and stress-related female reproductive disorders.
Caution: Do not use in combination with alchol or in any large doses, as it can cause nausea. Clary sage should not be used during pregnancy. |
FRANKINCENSE
(Bosellia carteri)
EVOCATIVE
The haunting, resinous aroma of frankincense brings depth and meaning to a relationship, for this meditative and fortifying essence will elevate personal and spiritual love. Heightening awareness on all levels, frankincense can help those who seek inner peace and a realisation of their truth.
Used within a relationship, it will enhance communication between the two people. Used within the home, the aroma from frankincense can stimulate the senses, nourish the spirit, comfort the mind and integrate the emotions.
It has the quality of the here and now, drawing body and mind into the present moment of blissful response. It benefits the physical body and assists the respiratory and digestive system. It helps to preserve a youthful skin and is particularly benefical to mature and oily skin, in combination with other oils. |
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GINGER
(Zingber officinalis)
EROTIC
Pungent and spicy a touch of ginger essence will boost and add vitality to a love relationship bringing to it a warmth to melt cold emotions and a sizzle to heat up the libido. Ginger has long been used for its culinary and medical properties, but its reputation as an aphrodsiac seems to be as equally established.
The romans certainly made use of its sexually enhancing properties, adding it to mulled wine mixed with cinnamon, rhubarb and vanilla to inflame the passions of desire at special festivals and celebrations. Avicenna, the great Roman doctor and philosopher, who is credited with inventing the process of distillation, extolled the virtues of ginger mixed with honey as a curative for male impotence.
The ginger plant originated in Asia and flourishes in moist, warm climates. It was one of the earlist spices to find its way to Europe through the ancient spice route. The essential oil is distilled from the root of the plant - its properties are invigorating and warming, which can help to boost blood circulation. It is a very stimulating oil for all the vital resources of the body. When added to a massage blend, ginger will warm and loosen stiff muscles.
Caution: Ginger can irritate sensitive skin. |
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GERANIUM
(Pelargonium graveolens)
EVOCATIVE
This popular and lovely plant has a special place in the hearts of many people, for its brightly coloured flowers cheer the eye on many window ledges and balconies throughout the world. Although these plants are commonly known as geraniums, their proper name is pelargoniums.
Its essence brings a sense of equilibrium to a relationship for its properties have the closest yin and yang balance of all the essential oils - the principle in which all opposing universal polarities can unite in perfect harmony. Thus geranium can help to integrate the essential differences of male and female energy, enabling a loving couple to reach a greater mutual understanding.
The essence of geranium neither stimulates nor relaxes, but adds a sustaning and restoring quality of wellbeing to any blend of oils. Added to a massage oil, a bath or to an aromatic burner, geranium eill imbue the atmosphere with its rich floral perfume helping a couple to communicate and resolve issues that concern them both.
Like the rose, the plant is said to be ruled by Venus, the goddess of love.
Caution: People with sensitive skin should exercise caution when adding this essential oil to bathwater. |
JASMINE
(Jasminum officinalis)
EROTIC
The heady and exotic perfume from the white star-shaped flowers of jasmine has an equally seductive appeal to both men and women. Known as the king of flowers, this romantic plant exudes its exquisite aroma mostly at noght and must be picked before morning dew to gain its full therapeutic value as an essential oil.
Jasmine is steeped in history as an aphrodisiac and a plant of love, having been used since ancient times in potions and spells to capture, sustain or rekindle the affection of a loved one. Jasmine originates from Asia, where it was deemed a sacred flower.
The sensual character of jasmine's oil brings strenght and warmth to a sexual relationship. Jasmine can be added to massage oil to boost confidence and reduce lethargy, and relax muscles and joints.
Caution: Jasmine should not be used during pregnancy.
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LAVENDER
(Lavendula officinalis)
EVOCATIVE
Lavender has a special beauty of its own. Few things are more lovely than the sight of its purple-blue flowers nodding in the breeze on a sunny day, while its clear, light and flowers fragrance fills the air with distinctive aroma.
While lavender essential oil is not an aphrodisiac stimulant in its own right, it is soothing to the heart and its relaxing and balancing properties ensure that many people include it when preparing recipes for lovemaking.
Lavender is also a popular ingredient in porpourri and scents for the bedroom especially to those who appreciate its comforting aroma. With healing and nurturing qualities that bring calm and peace to a relationship, this essence can expand and soothe the mind, creating a sense of timelessness within which lovers can enjoy a deep and gentle meeting with each other.
Lavender is one of the most used essential oils in aromatherapy because of the diversity of its nature, and its ability to blend well.
Caution: Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy. |
NEROLI
(Citrus aurantium)
EROTIC
Orange blossoms, from which neroli's essential oil is distilled, has come to symbolise both seduction and sexual purity throughout its long history of aromantic use. Orange blossom was woven into a bride's floral bouquet for hundreds of years to ensure not only good luck and happiness but also fertilty.
Neroli also has a history of use in aphrodisiac potions, specially to aid virility. One Arabic recipe recommended it as a cure for impotence. Neroli evokes the sense of contentment. Acting as both an aphrodisiac and a relaxant in times of anxiety-related sexual problems, it will ease communication, enabling partners to reach deeper clarity.
Its is a general tonic for the whole-system and is useful when someone is in a state of shock. |
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PATCHOULI
(Pogostemon patchouli)
EROTIC
Patchouli has a deep, musky and lingering aroma that is associated both with earthy sensuality and spiritual elevation. It has always enjoyed a reputation of being a sexually provocative perfume - growing in popularity during the Sixties and becoming the aroma of choise during the hippie era of 'free love'. Many patchouli incense sticks were burned in the bedrooms of young people keen to explore the new world of sexual freedom.
Patchouli gives off a scent that is either loved or hated. An ingredient in love potions and magic charms throughout the ages, it is reputed to be an aphrodisiac of magical powers. The sensual musky aroma that it emits decreases inhibition, allowing people to succumb to the earthy pleasures of the body's innate sexuality. Whilst encouraging desire, this essential oil will enable a person to communicate more clearly about their physical and emotional needs.
It can uplift and nourish the spirit and has been combined with both sandalwood and frankincense to aid meditation and contemplation.
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ROSE
(Rosa centifolia)
EROTIC
The beautiful rose is the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love. No higher honour could be given to this lovely flower, whose fragrance has long been admired for its aphrodisiac and sexual healing properties. It is a perfume that is emotionally uplifting that has the capacity to ease the sadness of lost love while soothing away painful feelings. Rose has a natural affinity with the heart, opening it up to tender feelings as surely as its petals expand to embrace the warmth of the sun.
The essential oil is obtained from the rose petals by enfleurage - the process of exposing odourless oils to the scent of fresh flowers. The flowers are picked just after the early morning dew when their therapeutic and fragrant properties are at their peak. As this process yields so little oil, it is expensive. Rose oil has a special connection with the female reproductive system, and helps to ease frigidity.
Caution: Use of rose is best avoided during pregnancy. |
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