Herbs for love

Herbs have romantic meanings, and can bring a romantic touch to your Valentine’s Day. Combine any of these herbs to tell the story of your love and devotion. Mix them into a tea blend, or use in your Valentine’s Day dinner, use the naturally romantic herbs to tell your own story of romance. 

Basil
with it’s spicy scent, has meaning in the language of love. It’s very meaning is love. Who wouldn’t connect the spicy, sweet scent with spicy, sweet love? 

Calendula
according to the language of herbs, Calendula means joy. What a lovely thing to say to your beloved. Add calendula to your teas of course, but how about a romantic bath by candlelight. For your youngest Valentines, a sweet Calendula soap is a gentle and loving gesture.

Fennel
is so perfect for a list of Love Herbs. Thinking about it’s very growth habit: Soft, feathery, delicate…it is not difficult to see that this sweet, heady scented herb has a love meaning. Fennel means flattery. Include its tall, shimmery fronds, in a bouquet of herbs and flowers to present to your loved one. Add fennel to your Valentine’s Day meal, sprinkle it on your salad or dessert dishes. Fennel will offer up all the romance without saying a word.

Lavender
 in the Language of Love, Lavender means devotion and undying love. It is no surprise that lavender has always been considered the herb of love. It’s delicious and romantic scent is loved by most of us. Use lavender in a romantic bath by candlelight, make a sachet and place it in the dryer with your bed sheets, to infuse them in wonderful scent.  

Oregano
with its luscious green leaves, grows with such fertile energy, it is no surprise that it is included in a list of Love Language herbs. Oregano signifies joy and happiness. Include this spicy scented herb in any tea mix or recipe where you want to send this love message to your beloved. 

Patchouli
is a heady scent of Patchouli is not surprisingly included in a list of romance herbs. According to the Language of Herbs, Patchouli means passon. To use patchouli to it’s fullest extent, tuck some dried into small sleep pillows, or sachets. The rich, lusty scent, will entice your love to feel romantic. 

Peppermint 
has been used over the centuries, to aid in digestive issues. But it was first called on by the Egyptians as the flavoring part of their love potions and brews. Other uses of peppermint include in candies, believed to draw the one you love close to even for a kiss

Thyme
according to the language of herbs, Thyme brings with it the meaning of affection. Perfect for young love or deep friendship. What a nice way to express your devotion to someone, than to include a sprig of thyme in their Valentine.
 
Yarrow
in the Language of Herbs, Yarrow means everlasting love. What better way to show how you feel, then why not add a little Yarrow in your herbal Valentine’s Day blends. Yarrow has a naturally spicy flavor, so use a light hand, and include it in your teas or baths.

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