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Massage oil for lovers

A warm massage oil with cinnamon and vanilla.

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Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 295 ml
Grape

Grapeseed and wheat germ oil as the base, with cinnamon and vanilla for a sweet, spicy scent. Cinnamon oil is strong: keep to the small amount.

Ingredients

  • 235 ml grape seed oil
  • 60 ml wheat germ oil
  • 10 drops cinnamon oil
  • 5 drops vanilla extract

Step by step

  1. Mix everything in a clean bottle. Keeps 3–6 months tightly closed.
  2. Massage into the skin with slow circles.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Europe · Food · № 245

    Grape

    Vitis vinifera

    Traditionally attributed effects: soothing, laxative, cooling, stomachic, diuretic; for bilious indigestion, bleeding, painful urination, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, gout; juice for constipation in children.

    Folk magic and herbal magic+3Folklore
  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 38

    Cinnamon

    Cinnamomum verum

    A spice made from inner bark. Research on health effects is preliminary; cinnamon is not a treatment.

    Ayurveda+8Folklore
  • Caution

    Central America and the Caribbean · Herb · № 222

    Vanilla

    Vanilla planifolia

    Traditionally attributed effects: gives a feeling of calm and comfort; fragrance.

    Maya healing knowledge+3Folklore
  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 268

    Wheat

    Triticum aestivum

    Traditionally attributed effects: strengthens, rejuvenates, soothes ulcers, stimulates appetite, promotes healing of fractures, gives stability, healthy complexion; mildly aphrodisiac; anti-stress breakfast.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore

Cultures and traditions

Where the herbs come from

These traditions know the herbs in this recipe.