Herbal aphrodisiacs not only improve your sex life but many can nourish your overall health, and enhance your sense of well-being. Many herbal remedies to enhance libido work slowly and must be taken over a period of time to be effective, however aromatherapy oils such as rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang have an immediate impact on the senses and can encourage intimacy.
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum :
Perennial Woody Vine : Freshly ground pepper is a healthy spice, but the uses of black pepper go far beyond the kitchen in herbalism....
Cacao, Theobroma cacao L. : Chocolate, cocoa
herb : Theobromine, the alkaloid contained in cacao beans, resembles caffeine in its action, but its effect on the central nervous system is less powerful and does not have the sleep disturbing effects of caffeine....
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum :
: Cardamom is an incredibly rich yet light aromatic spice and essential oil. Like its close relative ginger, cardamom is well known for relief of nausea, especially morning sickness in pregnancy. ...
Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea : Clarysage
Perennial Herb : Clary sage oil is ideal to use on a regular basis in baths or perfumes to revitalize and rejuvenate the body and mind. It is recommended for women who are experiencing hot flashes...
Epimedium, Epimedium grandiflorum : horny goat weed, xian ling pi, and yin yang huo
: Epimedium, also known as Yin Yang Huo or Horny Goat Weed, is a powerful remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of years to promote male potency and as an aphrodisiac....
Fo-Ti Root, Polygonum multiflorum : He-shou-wu
Vine : Fo-ti, as it is known here in the west is most famous for its reputed ability to restore color to gray hair and as a fertility tonic. ...
Jasmine Flower Oil, Jasminum officinale :
Deciduous vine : Legendary jasmine is a sensual delight. In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
Kola Nut, Cola acuminata :
Tree : Kola nuts contain caffeine which may explain their popular use in energy tonics. Native to Africa....
Muira puama, Ptychopetalum olacoides : Marapama, potency wood
: Folklore throughout South America strongly supports muira puama's stimulating properties. It is commonly referred to not only as an aphrodisiac but also as a nerve stimulant that is said to heighten the receptiveness to sexual stimuli, and muira puama is...
Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli :
Woody perennial aromatic : Patchouli oil improves with age and is used as a base note in aromatherapy oils. The aromatic leaves can also be used in herbal infused oils, and bath herbs for skin care...
Rhodiola , Rhodiola rosea : Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod
Flowering perennial : Rhodiola is an adaptogen, and acts in a similar fashion as ginseng. Rhodiola extracts may help those suffering from mild to moderate depression....
Saw Palmetto, Serenoa serrulata : Sabal Sabal serrulata
Shrub : Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections....
Ylang-Ylang, Cananga adorata :
Tropical Tree : Ylang-ylang oil is distilled from the early morning, fresh-picked flowers of the cananga tree. Ylang-ylang oil is stimulating, yet relaxing with antiseptic and aphrodisiac properties....