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Article Series: Aromatherapy
Teach Me Some
Aromatherapy Benefits
Aromatherapy
and Your Love Life
Whether you want to set the mood for a romantic
evening, help your lover feel less anxious or inhibited, or
arouse their sensual side, there’s an essential oil to help
you.
Aromatherapy has been practiced for thousands of years and
continues to be practiced today. Aromatherapy refers to the
use of essential oils for mental, physical, or emotional purposes.
You can use aromatherapy for a number of benefits but this
article will focus on love potions.
Scents
can have a powerful effect on a person. People have
known this for centuries. Throughout history people have used
the sense of smell as a way to attract others for love and
seduction. Look at the perfume industry for example. They know
what a powerful connection there is between the olfactory organs
and emotions and they’ve cashed in on it.
So
how does it work? The olfactory system (associated with
your nose) is connected straight to your limbic system. The
limbic system is often referred to as ‘the brain’s pleasure
center.’ This is because the limbic system controls sensory
experience, emotions, processing memory, hunger and sex drive.
This is why certain smells will bring back a vivid memory.
Just like that you can be transported back in time.
Certain essential oils can act as an aphrodisiac (an agent
which arouses one’s sexual drive). Cultures all over the world
have been using herbal aphrodisiacs for years. Patchouli,
sandalwood, rose and agarwood are essential oils that act as aphrodisiacs.
Agarwood is said to be the most powerful in the group. Ginger has a warm, spicy aroma and is mentioned in the Kama sutra
for its aphrodisiac properties as well. It is deemed the fragrance
‘to gain the affection of a woman’ by people in the Melanesian
islands.
Ylang-ylang is used in many oriental or floral perfumes and
is also said to act as an aphrodisiac. When couples get married
in Indonesia, it is a custom to spread ylang-ylang flowers
across their bed. It is used because of its euphoric, sedative,
and sensual effect on a person’s nervous system. What better
way to start off a marriage?
Other essential oils that are ideal to mix with ylang-ylang
include: jasmine, lavender, cinnamon, bergamot, rosewood, tea
tree, and lemon. Because essential oils are so highly concentrated
they are very potent. This means that you just need a tiny
bit in order to achieve the desired effect. If you use too
much it may cause your lover to get a headache or feel nauseous
and we most certainly don’t want any of that. Usually one to
three drops is a safe amount to use.
If your lover is a little shy or nervous in the bedroom ylang-ylang
helps to curb their inhibition and boost confidence. Rose and
sandalwood essential oils will also help to relax your partner
in the bedroom and bring out their sensual side.
Many people are misled by the name aromatherapy. Because of
the word ‘aroma’ they assume that it relies solely on the sense
of smell. But this is not the case. A great number of essential
oils have properties, which will enhance or restore physical
health as well. Some oils have healing properties when applied
to the body and some have a direct stimulating effect. Certain
essential oils have been said to have hormone like influences
on a person, as well.
Not only does aromatherapy aid in setting the mood for love
and romance but it will also help with physical difficulties
in the bedroom. Far before Viagra there was yohimbe oil. It
has been used for many years in other countries for erectile
dysfunction. Using yohimbe as a part of your aromatherapy practice
increases both blood flow to the penis and norepinephrine in
the brain. Yohimbe has been shown to increase the strength
and stamina of penile erection along with a general awakening
of the libido. If you do use yohimbe essential oil be sure
to consult a physician first.
Choosing which oils to use to enhance your love life is the
hardest part of aromatherapy. And that’s only because there
are so many to choose from. After you’ve found something that
both you and your partner like, you can get to the fun stuff.
Deciding how to put aromatherapy into practice will be fun
for both of you. Whether you choose to massage one another,
take a bath, or heat the oil be creative and have fun.
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