The natural aromas in oils have a fundamental importance in social interactions, some scents are so powerful to stimulate our senses and give us indescribable emotions. We should never underestimate the role of the sense of smell in our daily lives and in building relationships with other people. Today we will see together the history of aromatherapy and try to understand which fragrances can influence our state of mind.
And maybe we will be able to discover which perfume can help us win over the person we love! 😉The history of aromatherapy: the scents of antiquity
History has left us much evidence of the aromatherapeutic use of certain essences and the many civilisations that made use of them. These certainly included the Sumerians, the Aztecs, the Greeks, the Romans and the Chinese. Many of the aromas they used have entered the compendium of aphrodisiac essences. They smeared their hair, their bodies, their beds, and spread it around the room, especially in the bedrooms. Aphrodisiac, however, was also synonymous with dangerous, and in England, in fact, at the time of the Puritans, a law was created to prohibit women from perfuming themselves. In 1770, a parliamentary decree claimed that women could be accused of witchcraft if they used fragrances to seduce men. In the same era Ginger was banned for fear that, by sniffing it, one might lose control.
Love and Aromatherapy: substances that make people fall in love
Aromatherapy can affect our energy and physical appearance, greatly enhancing our appeal. Below we list the most famous aphrodisiac substances in the world and in history:
- PATCHOULI: is an Indian aphrodisiac, said to help overcome inhibitions. In India, it is associated with health and prosperity.
- MOSCADE WALNUT: is a Chinese aphrodisiac, despite its spicy note it is a relaxing aroma, lowers blood pressure and infuses a sense of intoxicating euphoria.
- PINK: used in various cultures to arouse both love and sexual instincts. It is said that Cleopatra perfumed the sails of her boat with red water to seduce Mark Antony.
Love and Aromatherapy: the power of ginger
- VANILLA: is native to Central America and was often used as an aphrodisiac mixed with chocolate. In Peru and Ecuador, Jivaro women smear vanilla balm under their arms and wear necklaces made of vanilla pods. The psychoanalyst and sexologist Havelock Ellis discovered that the workers at the vanilla plantations lived in a constant state of sexual arousal because of the scent in the air.
- YLANG YLANG: is a sweet-smelling euphoric substance, it is widely used as an intoxicant to treat impotence and frigidity. Indonesians use it on their honeymoon. Caution. Do not overdo the doses of Ylang Ylang, it is a sweetish and intense perfume and in the long run could have the opposite effect and cause nausea or headaches.
- GINGER: promotes 'burning desire'. A recipe against impotence is said to be mixed with honey for massage. Warning. Ginger is a warming substance, which is why it stimulates blood circulation. New Guinean women appreciate men rubbing it on their lips, arms and chest. And for fragrant, kiss-proof breath, the advice is to chew an aphrodisiac substance such as cloves or cinnamon.
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