Introduction To Essential Oils
Essential oils are useful in bringing out your sensual side, bringing a positive change emotionally, mentally or spiritually. Some oils can trigger your pituitary gland and act as an aphrodisiac.
Aphrodisiac is a substance that enhances or helps stimulate passion and sexual arousal. Some sensual oils can be combined into an effective mixture that can be used to heighten the effects of a Tantric massage.
For example a mixture of erogenous (arousing sexual desire) and calming oils can be combined to give, not only an aphrodisiac effect, but a numbing and dozy one as well, which can come close to putting you or your partner in a dreamlike state.
Below are the introduction of essential oils and some suggested blends of essential oils specially use for couple massage or you can just use as one scent. All essential oil are preferred to be protected from sunlight. It should be stored in dark bottles in dark places.
Warning:
Do not use pure essential oils, even diluted essential oils, on the genitals or other sensitive areas of the body. It is necessary to blend the essential oils with 'carrier' oil.
Kindly refer to this link to learn more about carrier oil.
Types of Essential Oils
Angelica Oil
Description – Woody, Musky, Balsamic
Healing - Energizing, Mental Clarity, Relieve Muscle Pain
Blending – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Lime, Sandalwood
Note: Not suitable for high blood pressure and pregnant ladies.
Basil Oil
Description - Fresh, Herbal
Healing - Repressing Anger, Soothing, Relieve Nervous Tension, Stimulating, Stress Disorder
Blending - Cinnamon, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Juniper, Frankincense, Lime, Lemongrass, Melissa, Rosemary
Note: Not recommended to use at night
Bergamot Oil
Description – Spicy Floral, Citrus, Fresh
Healing – Anti Depressant, Relaxing, Sedative, Stress relief, Stimulating Hormone secretion, Uplifting
Blending – Angelica, Clary sage, Cypress, Chamomile, Juniper, Jasmine, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Oregano, Thyme, Lavender, Sandalwood, Rosemary, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang
Cedarwood Oil
Description - Woody, Earthy, Balsamic
Healing –Calming, Sedative, Mild Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant)
Blending – Angelica, Clary Sage, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass
Chamomile Oil
Description - Sweet, Floral
Healing - Anti Inflammatory, Soothing, Calming, Overcoming Insomnia, Sedative
Blending – Bergamot, Basil, Cypress, Clary Sage, Lemon, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint, Melissa, Rose, Oregano
Cinnamon Oil
Description - Herbal, Spicy
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Energizing, Uplifting,
Blending - Basil, Clove, Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Clary Sage Oil
Description - Fruity, Musky, Floral
Healing - Anti Depressant, Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Sedative
Blending – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Orange, Juniper, Rosemary, Patchouli
Clove Oil
Description - Spicy, Heavy
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Mental Clarity, Stress Relieving, Uplifting
Blending - Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary
Cypress Oil
Description - Spicy, Sharp, Sweet, Fresh
Healing – Balancing Hormone, Calming, Soothing,
Blending – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Juniper, Lemongrass, Lavender, Sandalwood, Nutmeg
Note: Not suitable for pregnant ladies
Eucalyptus Oil
Description - Herbaceous, Woody
Healing – Detoxification, Muscle Pain, Stimulating, Uplifting
Blending – Cedarwood, Frankincense, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosemary
Frankincense Oil
Description - Woody, Spicy
Healing – Antiseptic, Rejuvenating, Stimulating,
Blending – Basil, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Patchouli, Rosemary, Melissa, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Geranium Oil
Description - Sweet, Herbal
Healing - Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Detoxification, Stimulating Hormone secretion, Sedative, Uplifting,
Blending - Angelica, Bergamot, Frankincense, Lavender, Lime, Orange, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Melissa, Patchouli, Rose, Vertiver, Rosemary, Sandalwood,
Note: Not suitable for pregnant ladies
Grapefruit Oil
Description - Citrus, Fruity
Healing – Anti Depressant, Refreshing, Uplifting,
Blending – Angelica, Basil, Cinnamon, Cedarwood, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Thyme, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang,
Jasmine Oil
Description - Floral, Sweet
Healing - Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Anti Depressant, Sedative, Uplifting
Blending – Angelica, Bergamot, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lime, Mandarin, Melissa, Neroli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Juniper Oil
Description - Balsamic, Woody, Sweet
Healing - Sedative, Relieve Nervous Tension
Blending - Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Clary sage, Thyme,
Note : Not suitable for pregnant ladies.
Lavender Oil
Description – Floral, Herbaceous, Fresh
Healing - Calming, Relieve Migraine, Lowering blood pressure, Relaxing, Sedative
Blending – Bergamot, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Melissa, Oregano, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oregano, Rosemary
Lemon Oil
Description - Citrus, Fresh, Zesty
Healing – Anti depressant, Detoxification, Revitalizing, Uplifting
Blending - Angelica, Chamomile, Clove, Lavender, Nutmeg, Patchouli,
Thyme, Ylang Ylang
Lemongrass Oil
Description - Lemony, Fresh
Healing – Energizing, Revitalizing, Relieve Tired Muscles
Blending - Basil, Cypress, Cedarwood, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Rosemary, Peppermint
Lime Oil
Description - Citrus, Fresh, Zesty
Healing – Revitalizing, Refreshing, Uplifting
Blending – Angelica, Basil, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang ylang
Melissa Oil
Description - Herbal, Sweet, Fresh
Healing – Anti Depressant, Calming, Uplifting
Blending – Basil, Chamomile, Geranium, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Rose, Ylang-Ylang
Note: Not suitable for pregnant ladies and sensitive skin
Mandarin Oil
Description - Fruity, Sweet, Citrus, Zesty
Healing – Revitalizing, Refreshing, Uplifting,
Blending – Clove, Jasmine, Lime, other citrus essential oils
Neroli Oil
Description - Sweet, Floral, Citrus
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Calming, Sedative,
Blending - Bergamot, Chamomile, Clove, Jasmine, Lemongrass, Lavender, Lime, Melissa, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood
Nutmeg Oil
Description - Spicy, Musky
Healing – Calming, Revitalizing
Blending - Cinnamon, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense, Lemon, Lime, Melissa, Orange, Patchouli, Rosewood
Orange Oil
Description - Citrus, Zesty, Fresh
Healing - Anti depressant, Revitalizing, Relieve Tired Muscles, Uplifting
Blending – Clary sage, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Nutmeg, Petit grain
Oregano Oil
Description - Herbal, Aromatic
Healing - Antiseptic, Purifying
Blending - Bergamot, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary
Note: Not suitable for pregnant ladies
Patchouli Oil
Description - Earthy, Spicy, Exotic
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Anti Depressant, Calming, Mental Clarity, Sedative
Blending – Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Peppermint Oil
Description - Minty, Fresh, Herbal, Penetrating
Healing – Cooling, Energizing, Relieve Tired Feet, Revitalizing
Blending – Chamomile, Lime, Lemongrass, Rosemary, other citrus oils
Petitgrain Oil
Description - Floral, Citrus
Healing – Calming, Refreshing
Blending - Bergamot, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Rose Oil
Description - Floral, Exotic, Sweet
Healing – Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Anti Depressant, Stress relief, Soothing
Blending - Chamomile, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Melissa, Neroli, Patchouli, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang, Vetiver
Rosemary Oil
Description - Herbal, Fresh, Strong
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Antiseptic, Detoxification, Rejuvenating, Mental Clarity
Blending – Basil, Clove, Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Geranium, Lime, Melissa, Lavender, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosewood, Petitgrain, Thyme
Rosewood Oil
Description - Woody
Healing – Calming, Soothing
Blending – Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Nutmeg, Petitgrain, Ylang Ylang
Sandalwood Oil
Description - Woody, Heavy, Exotic
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Calming, Relaxing, Sedative
Blending – Angelica, Bergamot, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Petit grain, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang
Thyme Oil
Description - Herbal, Aromatic, Fresh
Healing – Antiseptic, Energizing, Uplifting
Blending - Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Juniper, Lemon, Rosemary
Vetiver Oil
Description - Earthy, Heavy, Exotic
Healing – Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Calming, Uplifting
Blending - Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Ylang-Ylang Oil
Description - Floral, Sweet, Exotic
Healing - Aphrodisiac (Sexual Stimulant), Calming, Sedative, Relieve high blood pressure
Blending – Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melissa, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Petit grain, Vertiver
Comments
Hi Kris, Thank you....mixing recipes will be on my next subject/ I have tried most of them personally :)
I like that you took the time to describe the essences of the oils and their healing properties.
this is great information!! I always use essential oils from doTERRA! I love them because they are 100% pure and they always work fast...just like a few days ago. I got a cold on wednesday and today i'm better than ever...I love to share them and love to send free samples to anyone that wants to try them out for themselves. Just message me and I'll be more than happy to send you a free sample!! :D Essential oils are awesome!!!






Kris Heeter 4 months ago
I would encourage you to add a brief paragraph to this hub on how to blend (ratios) and what carrier oils to use. Most essential oils should not be used straight:)