Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! While the sentiment of the holiday is lovely, it can feel overwhelming to find the right gift and have the perfect night with your special someone.
All this stress can make relaxing and spending quality time with loved ones more challenging. Fortunately, many herbal remedies can encourage relaxation and being in the moment, enhancing special time with your partner.
Aphrodisiac Herbs
If you want to encourage your libido or share a special aphrodisiac during your next date night, we recommend these classic aphrodisiac choices and carefully curated blends.
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Women’s Potency Capsules: This traditional combination of herbs has been used to support women’s libido and sexual desire throughout history. If you’ve been struggling with lower libido or vaginal dryness, this formula promotes normal arousal and supports female wellness.
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Damiana Tea: The Mayans and Aztecs used this ancient drink to increase arousal, making it the perfect drink before a big date! Alternatively, you can try Damiana Capsules, which are known to help men and women seeking sexual rejuvenation and more energy in the bedroom.
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Intimate Rejuvenation Capsules: These capsules nurture sexual vitality by supporting a healthy female reproductive system. Many of its components, like black cohosh, are known for their hormone-balancing qualities, which may help with dryness, low libido, and overall vitality.
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Make Love Tea: The name of this tea really says it all. Share this aphrodisiac-packed tea with your partner for an incredible evening. Honeybush, rooibos, raspberry, damiana, ashwagandha, and a wide range of other soothing and stimulating herbs make this beverage perfect for stirring things up and promoting a relaxed mind so you can truly live in the moment.
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Men’s Potency Capsules: This formula supports male sexual organs without the (often included) stimulants.
Sensual Roll-On Oils, Balms, and Fragrances
The power of a tender massage can’t be overstated. However, adding a blissful massage oil that is simultaneously relaxing and intoxicating takes this lovely gesture to the next level.
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Muscle Balm: If you or your partner are feeling a little stiff, our Muscle Balm is a fantastic option that soothes muscle spasms and stiffness, particularly in the lower back. Get your evening started with a gentle, repetitive massage into tender areas with this balm.
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Love Potion Roll-On Oil Blend: This LOVE-ly essential oil blend contains ylang ylang, grapefruit, patchouli, clove, and other confidence-boosting essential oils. It makes an enticing perfume and can also be used to massage pulse points for an instant boost.
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Patchouli Essential Oil: There’s a reason patchouli is in so many fragrances, especially cologne — it’s a natural aphrodisiac believed to resemble male pheromones. For a wonderful fragrance, we recommend adding it to your favorite lotion or massage oil or diffusing it in the bedroom.
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Aphrodite Roll-On Essential Oil Blend: This enticing fragrance and roll-on blend promotes self-confidence, feminity, and improved mood.
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Adonis Essential Oil Blend: Consider diffusing this powerful, sensual fragrance in your home or adding it to a favorite lotion or massage oil for a wonderful experience. Patchouli, bergamot, ho wood, tangerine, orange, fir, and clove create this evocative fragrance that is sure to leave anyone wearing it feeling unstoppable.
A Relaxing Night In
A deep soak in the tub is one of life’s greatest pleasures, whether you’re enjoying some quiet time or taking a dip with a partner. Our soothing bath salts and fragrant bath blends enhance the experience.
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Lovers Bath Blend: These bath bags contain Epsom salt, pink roses, cacao shells, freeze-dried strawberries, jasmine flowers, and other lovely ingredients to create a sensual environment. The fragrance? Chocolate strawberries!
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Valerian & Chamomile Bath Salts: If you’re looking for a relaxing way to wind down after a long day or big date night, try our Valerian & Chamomile Bath Salts. Lavender, chamomile, valerian, and skullcap are known for their sleep-inducing effects. Give yourself the gift of a great night’s sleep with a 20-minute soak in this relaxing blend.
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Patchouli & Clove Bath Salts: This profoundly relaxing yet stimulating blend is ideal for unwinding after a long day and preparing for a lively evening ahead. Patchouli, clove, and cinnamon create an invigorating blend that is sure to please.
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Herbal Bath Bags: A fun gift or experience! We recommend our Herbal Bath Bags for a relaxing bath that can ease tired, achy muscles. Orange peel, chamomile, lavender, rosemary, peppermint, and other soothing herbs create a serene experience.
Sweet Teas To Share (Or Gift!)
Whether you’re looking for a sweet gift for your friend or something sumptuous for a significant other, these drinks perfectly encapsulate the love in the air.
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Raspberry Romance Black Tea: What says Valentine’s Day more than raspberry and chocolate? This stimulating black tea combines raspberries and cocoa nibs for a scrumptious, amorous drink perfect for your significant other or a sweet friend.
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Chocolate Strawberry Herb & Fruit Tea: Few things are more iconic on Valentine’s Day than chocolate strawberries. Enjoy this decadent dark chocolate and strawberry tea on your next date or as a fun Galentine’s drink!
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Blueberry Luxury Darjeeling Black Tea: This luxurious tea is sweet, intense, and incredibly potent, thanks to its high antioxidant levels. Whether you’re looking for a caffeinated boost or know your partner loves starting their day with a fresh, tart tea, this is an amazing option.
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Hazelnut Chocolate Black Tea: If you want to think outside the box, skip the box of chocolates and gift our sumptuous Hazelnut Chocolate Black Tea (or spoil them with both!). This tea is a crowd-pleaser with buttery, nutty, and decadent chocolate notes.
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Strawberry Fondue Herb & Fruit Tea: Another classic option for Valentine’s Day! Rich chocolate and scrumptious strawberries come together in this inspired blend. Pair it with your Valentine’s Day dinner or drink it to rehydrate after your date night fun.
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Chocolate Honeybush Tea: This caffeine-free tea is a fantastic after-dinner option for chocolate lovers.
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Caramel Earl Grey Black Tea: If your loved one isn’t chocolate-crazy, consider this pleasantly sweet tea, which blends caramel, bergamot, pomegranate, and vanilla flavors.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Herbalist Natalie & Herbalist Leilah
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Natalie Hajdu-Voakes is a consulting Herbalist with over 27 years of hands-on experience and the owner of The Herb Stop. |