Using Botanical Oils As An Aphrodisiac

Aphrodisiac is a term that we have all heard, however the vision it provokes is not always accurate. Many hear about aphrodisiacs and assume this means that if you take them you will suddenly be hit with an over whelming urge to jump into bed with the first person that crosses your path. This is of course not the case.

Aphrodisiac named for the Greek goddess of Sensuality Aphrodite is an agent or substance which is said to increase sexual arousal or sexual desire. There is an on going debate as to whether or not aphrodisiacs actually exist and have the power to kick our sexual vitality into over drive.

It is well documented as well as first hand knowledge for most individuals that mental and emotional state has a large impact on how randy one may or may not feel. For a great number of individuals if you are stressed, depressed, angry, or just down in the dumps the last thing you want is to have a romantic or sexual rendezvous. If you are feeling great and on top of the world sexual intimacy is a lot more appealing.

Whatever mechanism is at work many botanical oils are believed to give your libido a boost in the right direction. A few of the essential oils with these aphrodisiac properties are:

1. Ylang Ylang essential oil which has a mysterious spicy scent is effective in both relaxing and up lifting the body, mind and spirit. It has been widely used for centuries as an aphrodisiac. This essential oil can be implemented for this purpose by adding approximately 10 drops to your bath water or by adding 2 or 3 drops to a diffuser.

2. Geranium essential oil known as the women’s oil because of its menstrual and menopausal benefits is also toted as being a great aphrodisiac. Again to use this essential oil simply add it to your bath water or put some scent in the air by using a diffuser.

3. Neroli essential oil made from the blossoms of an orange tree is also used as an aphrodisiac. Use it in your bath, diffuser or mix four to five drops into your favorite carrier oil and have a massage.

4. Sandalwood essential oil is reminiscent of the orient with its sensual musky scent. To use as an aphrodisiac add eight to ten drops of the oil to your bath or put a few drops in a diffuser.

If you choose to add an essential oil to your bath water always add the drops once you have finished running the water. If you add the drops behind the scent will be evaporated before you are ready to get in and enjoy. Also make sure that you thoroughly agitate the water with your hands to ensure that the oil is mixed in and not sitting in a little clump on top.

How aphrodisiacs work is unclear but one thing you can count on is you will not be disappointed with the results of aromatherapy and botanical oils. At the very least you will feel energized, clear headed, stress free and ready to take on the world.