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Have you ever noticed that you feel turned on by certain scents? Or even just noticed a relaxation response from lavender, or a stimulating energy from rosemary?

Aromatherapy is both a simple practice accessible to all of us and a more advanced therapeutic modality that can take a lifetime to study. 

But the basic concept is that the volatile oils of plants (also called essential oils) can be captured through the process of distillation. The production of these oils can take anywhere from hundreds to thousands of pounds of plant material to create one pound of essential oil. 

In other words, they are precious, highly concentrated medicinal plant extracts and are best worked with sparingly.

That said, these volatile oils (which you can smell) can be profoundly therapeutic, and can be worked with one drop at a time. 

Their scents can transport us. Get us into our bodies. Relax us. Tune us in. Turn us on. 

And that's exactly what we explore in today's episode.

Clinical aromatherapist Amy Anthony shares all about how to work with essential oils in a sophisticated and intentional way to enhance libido, sensuality and sexuality from a personalized-to-you lens.

Listen in to learn:

• what aromatherapy is from a professional perspective
• how essentials oils work in the body
• why more is not better when it comes to essential oils
• safety concerns and basics on working with essential oils
• how plants communicate to us through their scents
• how to look for quality essential oil sources
• how aromatherapy can enhance your sensuality and sexuality
• some "insider" tips on blending essential oils for best effect

Resources:

• Today's shownotes: Links to books and resources Amy mentioned
• Episode 19 : The importance of softening
• Episode 39: Jade eggs and the practice of pleasure
• Episode 52 : Beyond Aphrodisiacs
• Episode 64: Vagus nerve + sexual arousal
• Episode 68: Milky oats for sensuality + sexuality

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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