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I've always shied away from the topic of "entertainment"
when it comes to the use of essential oils. It's not been my
orientation nor has it been my training, and I think it
would overshadow the hundreds of other therapeutic effects
of using essential oils.
Having said that I also believe that love, romance, and
sexual healing can be incredibly impactful, if not the most
important thing, when it comes to someone's life and state
of health and wholeness.
The question often arises as to whether essential oils can
work as aphrodisiacs. I've been exposed to differing schools
of thought on this topic. One teacher I've had speaks to "no
such thing as an aphrodisiac essential oil. Essential oils
awaken the (many times dormant) innate desires, they don't
create them". Yet Elisabeth Miller, author of "Releasing
Aphrodite: Aromatic Aphrodisiacs for Love and Romance"
may disagree.
The word aphrodisiac comes from the name of the Greek
Goddess of Love "Aphrodite". The word "aphrodisiac" is
defined as any substance that arouses or increases sexual
desire. Scents and smells can naturally do that, it happens
in nature all the time.
So, I'm going to take a step outside of my typical topics
and teachings of the use of essential oils as I highlight
some of what Elisabeth Miller shares in her book. My
willingness to do this is because Elisabeth clearly admits
that her recommendations are not based on the therapeutic
use of essential oils (although some may disagree with
that), and that her focus is on the scent only. You can tell
that she is concerned with scent only by her recipes. Many
of her recipes call for heating the essential oils. When you
heat an essential oil, even if it is only over a small tea
light candle, the therapeutic value of the oil is destroyed
although the scent remains.
Here are three little cutely-named recipes for the woman and
her man from Elisabeth Miller. A paragraph follows on what
to "expect from this scent".
- Aperitif
Sprinkle in an a oil burner...
Clary sage, 1 drop
Grapefruit, 2 drops
Orange, 2 drops
A stimulating aperitif of a scent to heighten his
anticipation, this vivacious and flirtatious fragrance
increases spontaneity and decreases shyness when drinks
are a prelude to romance.
- (Un)dressed for Dinner
Sprinkle in an oil burner...
Jasmine, 1 drop
Black pepper, 2 drops
Bergamot, 4 drops
This is a frankly seductive recipe to capture his
attention and whet his appetite when the surprise
is...you...all dressed for dinner in just a silky white
robe and a string of pearls!
- After-Dinner Treats
Sprinkle in an oil burner...
Geranium, 1 drop
Mandarin, 4 drops
Rosemary, 2 drops
An exuberant finger-snapping scent, the fragrance of
geranium, mandarin and rosemary gets couples in a party
mood for some after-dinner treats.
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For a wonderful learning on the true healing
powers and effects of
therapeutic grade essential oils used
through antiquity, be sure to check out Home Spa Lady's past TeleSeminar,
"Sacred Healing, Sacred Beauty. . .Anointing with Essential
Oils", with internationally recognized healer, teacher,
and author of several books including "Healing Hands,
Healing Oils", Linda Smith. CD and transcripts are
available for you.
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