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Sexual Health:Herbal aphrodisiacs female sexual desire
Aphrodisiac : Helpful Herbs :Related: Sexual tonics *

Herbs to enhance sex have held a fascination for all peoples and countries worldwide since Adam and Eve. Many aphrodisiac and herbs and oils increase sexual desire by creating moods and emotions conductive to lovemaking. Intimate, relaxing massage with essential oil synergies will awaken the senses. Use oils that have aphrodisiac and stimulating properties in aroma lamps and scented candles to set the mood. The enlightened use of aphrodisics is beneficial for sexual dysfunction, frigidity, and impotence, partly due to the hormonal influence of herbs and partly due to their ability to relieve anxiety and fear.

Aphrodisiac remedies

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Indian and Asian Ashwagandha's acts as a mild sedative, an anti-inflammatory and a libido booster. The chemically active ingredients in ashwagandha, withanolides, appear to have a steroid like effect, meaning that they indirectly increase activity of steroidal hormones like testosterone and progesterone. Because of testosterone's effect on sex drive, this could be what is behind ashwagandha's purported aphrodisiac effects. Traditional Ayurvedic physicians prescribe the root as an all purpose tonic, similar to ginseng, and it's effects will take some time to be noticed. Tribulus Terrestris, another herb out of India may enhance the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH), a hormone that also enhances sex drive and libido and the natural production of testosterone. Sanskrit texts included Cubeb in various remedies, including as a legendary aphrodisiac, however modern herbalists don't recommend it. 1 Epimedium (horny goat weed)Recent research has confirmed that Yin Yang Huo can increase sperm production and stimulate sexual desire.

Ephedra (Ma Huang)The effects of ephedrine on the brain and central nervous system is similar to, but weaker than that of amphetamine. Ephedrine has the ability to increase heart rate and work output and blood pressure. This stimulant action is the major reason for ephedra reputation as an aphrodisiac and the major reason why it is so dangerous.1

South and Central American : Damiana is used in the treatment of low libido, premature ejaculation, and impotence, but there is some doubt as to the strength and potency of most dried extracts sold on the herbal market. The legendary damina tea drunk by Mexican women to improve sex was made from the fresh herb. Damina may be a better tonic of the female reproductive system than it is an aphrodisiac. Muira puama contains the numerous chemicals and volatile oils that restore the sex drive. There is no hard evidence that Wild yam arouses women sexually, but salves made from it can make intercourse more comfortable for women over 40 and are a fine substitute for estrogen creams used as vaginal lubricants.4

From the Pacific Islands we have Kava kava can induce hallucinations and heighten sexuality when taken at high doses. It evokes warmth and can stimulate the genitals. Drink kava kava tea no more than one hour before sex- or you may succumb to the desire for sleep 3 African Yohimbe increases blood flow to the genitals of both males and females giving women an enhanced sensation and engorgement of genital organs.

Using Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy for Lovers Many aromatic oils increase sexual desire by creating moods and emotions conductive to lovemaking. Intimate, relaxing massage with essential oil synergies will awaken the senses. Use oils that have aphrodisiac and stimulating properties in aroma lamps and scented candles to set the mood. Massage with Clary Sage oil is beneficial for sexual dysfunction, frigidity, and impotence, partly due to hormonal influence and partly due to clary's ability to relieve anxiety and fear. Jasmine oil is a notable aphrodisiac, warming and relaxing the body. It also acts on the male sexual organs, warming and strengthening. Sensual and evocative, Rose has been used since ancient times as a favorite ingredient in love potions, and as an aphrodisiac. It reduces anxiety connected with sex, helping calms emotions that block arousal.3 Sandalwood's musky fragrance smells very much like alpha-androstenol, a male pheromone present in human sweat, which may help explain sandalwood's ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. In addition sandalwood is a hormone regulator and affects the pituitary gland. Ylang ylang extra has an intense floral, sweet, jasmine-like, almost narcotic sensual, euphoric aroma, perfect for loving massages.


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Herbs for :Aphrodisiac

Clary Sage oil For: Frigidity, anxiety
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Massage with Clary Sage oil is profoundly relaxing with a sensual quality. Clary sage oil is beneficial for sexual dysfunction, frigidity, anxiety, and impotence, partly due to it's hormonal influence.
Cubeb For: Folklore aphrodisiac
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Sanskrit texts included cubeb in various remedies, including as a legendary aphrodisiac, however modern herbalists don't recommend it.
Damiana For: Low libido
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Damiana has a basis as a treatment for low libido, premature ejaculation, and impotence in both folklore and modern science. It was used by Latin American cultures in rituals and as an aphrodisiac before lovemaking. The alkaloids in Damiana leaf are stimulating, help increase blood flow, and have anecdotal reports of increasing sexual sensitivity and euphoria.
Dong Quai For: Optimize female hormones
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Dong quai's ability to optimize female hormones sets the stage for responsiveness to sexual desire. Sexual pleasure, particularly orgasmic intensity, may be enhanced with the use of dong quai.
Ephedra For: Aphrodisica, stimulant
Ephedra
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The effects of ephedrine on the brain and central nervous system is similar to, but weaker than that of amphetamine. Ephedrine has the ability to increase heart rate and work output and blood pressure. This stimulant action is the major reason for ephedra reputation as an aphrodisiac and the major reason why it is so dangerous.
Epimedium For: Aprhodisiac
Epimedium
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Recent research has confirmed that Yin Yang Huo can increase sperm production and stimulate sexual desire.
Hop For: Traditional aphrodisiac
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Female hop pickers can suffer disruption or complete absence of menstruation due to the absorption of the oil through their hands. This is due to the oestrogenic principles in hops, and accounts for its traditional aphrodisiac effect in men

(Mabey, Richard 36)

Jasmine oil For: Aphrodisiac
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Jasmine oil is a notable aphrodisiac, warming and relaxing the body. It also acts on the male sexual organs, warming and strengthening.
Kava kava For: Heighten sexuality
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Kava kava can induce hallucinations and heighten sexuality. It evokes warmth and can stimulate the genitals. Drink kava kava tea no more than one hour before sex- or you may succumb to the desire for sleep

(Nickell,Nancy L )

Maca For: Folklore Fertility
Maca
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Maca has a folklore reputation as an aphrodisiac and fertility enhancer that dates back centuries, but has not been scientifically validated.
Muira puama For: restore sex drive
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Muira puama contains the numerous chemicals and volatile oils that restore the sex drive.

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Rose oil For: Aphrodisiac
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Sensual and evocative, rose has been used since ancient times as a favorite ingredient in love potions, and as an aphrodisiac. It reduces anxiety connected with sex, helping calms emotions that block arousal

(Nickell,Nancy L )

Sandalwood For: Aphrodisiac
Sandalwood
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Sandalwood's musky fragrance smells very much like alpha-androstenol, a male pheromone present in human sweat, which may help explain sandalwood's ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. In addition sandalwood is a hormone regulator and affects the pituitary gland.

(Nickell,Nancy L )

Tribulus Terrestris For: Testosterone levels
Tribulus Terrestris
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Tribulus Terrestris may enhance the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH), a hormone that also enhances sex drive and libido and the natural production of testosterone.
Wild yam cream For: Vaginal lubricants
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There is no hard evidence that wild yam arouses women sexually, but salves made from it can make intercourse more comfortable for women over 40 and are a fine substitute for estrogen creams used as vaginal lubricants.

(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Yohimbe For: Aphrodisiac, Enhanced sensation
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Yohimbe increases blood flow to the genitals of both males and females giving women an enhanced sensation and engorgement of genital organs.
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references

  1. Chris D. Meletis. Better Sex Naturally (2000)
  2. Richard Mabey. The New Age Herbalist (1988)
  3. Nancy L Nickell Nature's Aphrodisiacs
  4. Linda B.White, M.D.The Herbal Drugstore(2003)
  5. (1999)

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