The Fragrant Heart

Part II

How Individual Aromas Enhance Closeness

Christoph Streicher, Ph.D.

Founder Amrita Aromatherapy, Inc.

“When I am with you, we stay up all night.When you're not here, I can't go to sleep.

Praise God for those two insomnias!And the difference between them.”

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”

“The way you make love is the wayGod will be with you.”

Rumi

I have a friend who keeps two essential

oils at her bedside.

At bedtime, she chooses one over the

other, depending on how she wants the

night to go.

These two are:

Ylang Ylang and Sweet Marjoram

Ylang Ylang

The Flower of Flowers

The most potent aphrodisiac in aromatherapy,

Sensual, sweet, voluptuous, joyous.

Calming, good for high blood pressure.

Used medicinally as an antidepressant and for

any kind of sexual dysfunction.

Sweet Marjoram

Not very pleasant smelling; use it in small quantities.

Use it if you are choosing a good nights sleep. A very calming sedative, also good for high blood pressure.

Depending on the cause of your high bloodpressure, use either Ylang Ylang or Sweet Marjoram.

Citrus Essential Oils

They create a happy atmosphere and are

slightly UN-aphrodisiac.

If you don’t want a teenage party to get

out of hand, diffuse some Sweet Orange oil.

Bergamot, the finest citrus oil, blends well

with sensual oils like Jasmine

and Ylang Ylang.

Patchouli

Patchouli is not an aphrodisiac. It received that reputation because it was the favorite “hippy” oil.

It disconnects you from traditional values.It is for those who want to walk off the beaten path, like avant-garde artists.

It is only an aphrodisiac in the sense that that it helps you to do what your mother told you not to do.

Sandalwood

Another oil that many aromatherapy bookslist as an aphrodisiac, Sandalwood helps to project your life energy upward from the root chakra. This effect is good for you, whether you are single or in a relationship.

Sandalwood does not increase sexual desire.However, if your life energy is strong and directed upward, others may find you more

attractive.

Vetiver

Disliked by some, loved by others.

A strong, earthy, root-like scent.

It relaxes the areas of your first and second

Chakras and helps you embrace and enjoy your

earthy, physical nature.

My observation is that people who like it are

comfortable with their sexuality.

Most important: Do not take these as

prescriptions.

Find out what resonates with your mind-body

as well as with your partner’s.

Find out what nurtures your relationship.

Find out where the oils will take you.

I have come into my garden, my bride; I have gathered my Myrrh with my spice.

Song of Solomon

The spice oils, like Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger and Nutmeg, indeed do just that.

They make love spicier.But be careful with them.They need to be diluted; otherwise they can irritate the skin.

In particular, Cinnamon helps you get

your partner into the mood.

Cardamom adds a quiet inner

awareness to intimacy.

Nutmeg is slightly narcotic.

Choose them according to your taste.

Learn more about the uses of essential oils, and the value of aromatherapy at www.Amrita.net

Or email us anytime at info@amrita.net

Thanks,Christoph