Top 8 Aphrodisiac Essential Oils

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, I have put together a list of my favourite essential oils to add a romantic spark to your life.

Whether you want to create arousal in a relationship or want someone you romantically admire to be drawn to you, aromatherapy is a great tool to enhance romance.

Essential oils can have a profound effect on the Amygdala, the emotional center of the brain through inhalation or by topical application to the skin which gets absorbed into the bloodstream.

I recommend using Therapeutic Grade essential oils as these are pure and unadulterated. This is particularly important when opting for topical application. Remember to dilute your essential oils with a carrier oil to prevent skin irritation. My personal favourite carrier oil is Jojoba oil or alternatively Fractionated Coconut Oil.

To find out more about the below essential oils and their properties, click on the arrow to read more.

Ylang-ylang

Ylang-ylang has an extensive history of use in both the East and the West. In Indonesia, petals of Ylang-ylang are scattered over the bed of newly weds. It has been shown to act like a natural impotence remedy and help increase the libido of both men and women. It boosts energy and creates feelings of relaxation. Diffuse it, or apply it topically to your temples, wrists or the back of the neck.

Patchouli

Patchouli has the power to increase libido. It serves as a natural supplement for helping with impotency and erectile dysfunction. Diffuse 5 drops of Patchouli oil, or apply 1-3 drops topically to your temples, the back of your neck and the soles of the feet.

Rose

Because Rose essential oil acts as an anti-anxiety agent, it can help treat sexual dysfunction related to feelings of anxiety and stress. It helps to balance hormones and can increase sex drive. Diffuse it, or apply 2-3 drops topically to your neck and chest.

Sandalwood

Intoxicating and exotic with woody and earthy notes, Sandalwood can assist men with low testosterone by adding a few drops to a carrier oil and applied to the skin as a lotion to promote hormone balance. Sandalwood has a natural ability to enhance your mood and increase libido.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a known libido booster in both men and women. It promotes blood flow, especially in the abdominal area. As it improves the blood supply to the male and female genitals, it could facilitate sexual arousal. Caution: Apply 1 - 2 drops in a carrier oil to the genitals as Cinnamon essential oil has a warming effect.

Geranium

Geranium is the oil of love and trust. It is helpful for those who struggle with PMS and low libido. It also gets the blood flowing – it increase circulation by enlarging the capillaries. Geranium balances emotions, making it beneficial for stress relief and emotional support. Apply 1-2 drops of Geranium to the abdomen.

Neroli

Neroli essential oil (which is blossoms from citrus plants) is an aphrodisiac essential oil with an intense orange blossom floral fragrance. Neroli is considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures thanks to its calming, cortisol-lowering, confidence-boosting effects. It came to symbolise romance to such an extent that it was used frequently in Ancient Chinese wedding bouquets. Citrus essential oils have the ability to make us generally feel happier. Should you not have Neroli oil you can substitute with Wild Orange, Grapefruit or Lime oil. All of these are happiness in a bottle.

Clary Sage

In Chinese medicine, Clary Sage is used to strengthen the kidneys, adrenals and female reproductive organs. Clary sage is considered one of the top essential oils for balancing hormones especially in women. Clary Sage is frequently used as an aphrodisiac due to its ability to promote feelings of relaxation.

Feeling overwhelmed with all of this information give the below diffuser recipes a try!

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Wishing you a beautifully romantic Valentine's Day!