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Making Love Potions: 64 All-Natural Recipes for Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiacs
Herbs are hot! And in Making Love Potions, best-selling author Stephanie L. Tourles shows you how to bring that heat into your bedroom. Tourles playfully presents 64 easy recipes for natural body oils, balms, tonics, bath blends, and sweet treats to share with your special someone. This celebration of life and pleasure arouses the senses with such irresistible recipes as “Come Hither” Body Powder, Cocoa-Chai “Kiss ‘n' Make Up” Lip Butter, and Vanilla Intrigue Massage Oil. Most recipes use simple, common ingredients, making them both simple and quick to prepare. With beautiful illustrations and engaging explanations of the power that herbs, flowers, and natural oils have over our physical bodies, Making Love Potions is the perfect gift for herb lovers — and all lovers — everywhere.
192 pages, Paperback
Published November 29, 2016
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December 28, 2025
lovely read, too bad the latex is not compatible with the natural lubricants lmao
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November 15, 2018
Wow. This book is -- something. Seriously though, I really liked all the different recipes -- they weren't full of dyes or lab-made ingredients, and they covered a lot of territory. I first added this to my list back before I was married and I thought it was kind of goofy. Well, I'm married now, and it's not. Not too much anyway ;)
October 13, 2017
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!! One of my all-time favorites!!! Use so many of the ideas/recipes every day!!! #thankyousomuch! #love #bestbook #SuperFan!
March 6, 2021
This is a really fun volume, if you're into this sort of thing! I definitely made note of a few scent combinations to try out in the coming months.
June 19, 2023
Making Love Potions: 64 All-Natural Recipes for Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiacs by Stephanie L Tourles
192 Pages
Publisher: Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC
Release Date: November 29, 2016
Nonfiction, Health, Mind, Body, Spirit, Love, Hobby, Crafts,
The book is divided into the following chapters.
Introduction: The Language of Love
Chapter 1: Lascivious Libations
Chapter 2: Scentual Treasures to Entice and Delight
Chapter 3: Aromatic Baths to Silken the Skin and Set the Mood
Chapter 4: Luxurious Oils for Sensual Massage
Chapter 5: Edible Body Butters, Balms, and Lubricants
Chapter 6: Love Potions: herbal Tonics to Inspire Passion
Chapter 7: Delectably Decadent Sweets
Chapter 8: Aphrodite’s Apothecary: Everything You Need
The chapter on libations is all about tastes and cordials. The sangria sounds amazing, and I have the perfect wine to use. Chapter 2 provides instructions for making body powers, sprays, and oils. Since I make soap, lotions, and deodorants, these fragrance combinations will be interesting to try. In chapter 3, the author suggests bathing with milks and creams. The recipes in this chapter along with chapters 4, 5, and 6 sound good but I am always cautious when an author suggests ingesting essential oils. She mentions that the recipes are edible and using essential oils neat, I would caution readers to research the essential oils prior to any use.
192 Pages
Publisher: Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC
Release Date: November 29, 2016
Nonfiction, Health, Mind, Body, Spirit, Love, Hobby, Crafts,
The book is divided into the following chapters.
Introduction: The Language of Love
Chapter 1: Lascivious Libations
Chapter 2: Scentual Treasures to Entice and Delight
Chapter 3: Aromatic Baths to Silken the Skin and Set the Mood
Chapter 4: Luxurious Oils for Sensual Massage
Chapter 5: Edible Body Butters, Balms, and Lubricants
Chapter 6: Love Potions: herbal Tonics to Inspire Passion
Chapter 7: Delectably Decadent Sweets
Chapter 8: Aphrodite’s Apothecary: Everything You Need
The chapter on libations is all about tastes and cordials. The sangria sounds amazing, and I have the perfect wine to use. Chapter 2 provides instructions for making body powers, sprays, and oils. Since I make soap, lotions, and deodorants, these fragrance combinations will be interesting to try. In chapter 3, the author suggests bathing with milks and creams. The recipes in this chapter along with chapters 4, 5, and 6 sound good but I am always cautious when an author suggests ingesting essential oils. She mentions that the recipes are edible and using essential oils neat, I would caution readers to research the essential oils prior to any use.
September 21, 2016
Making Love Potions - 64 All-Natural Recipes for Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiacs - is a magical book that will be published on Nov 29th by Storey Publishing.
The book is dedicated to all that people in love in search of a best relationship and intimacy with the partner.
Herbs once were our medicines and we know for sure that most of them have some aphrodisiac effects in our body, bettering our mood, relaxing our mind, giving more vitality.
As the author remarks, there is not a perfect aphrodisiac for our body. Each of us must discover the proper one and I am more than sure that thanks to this book you will find the best one for you and your companion.
All the recipes presented are great for the most diversified occasions.
The book starts to analyze the Hibiscus a sort of pink tea, but without coffein, then cranberry lemonade, cherry kissing cordial, chocolate vanilla cordial.
A special explanation will involve the cordials and their arrivals on the table with various recipes.
Scentual treasures is a chapter for the personal body hygiene and cure. Body powder, perfumes, oils, able to bring joy and happiness and stimulate love with appropriate recipes for him and for her.
Then it's the turn of the Aromatic Bath (salt etc) and then the so-called lubricants.
Love potions another interesting chapter with more than a touch of magic.
The book then will treat in special sections the herb, fruits, plants spices discovered in this love-conspiracy-travel through these pages. The author will give you informations, contraindications and all the necessary for every herb, fruit, spice, for trying to see if that kind of product is the best one for you or your partner.
Richly illustrated and colored I warmly suggest to you this book. It can be good also as a gift for someone special in your life in every moment of the year.
I thank NetGalley for this book!
The book is dedicated to all that people in love in search of a best relationship and intimacy with the partner.
Herbs once were our medicines and we know for sure that most of them have some aphrodisiac effects in our body, bettering our mood, relaxing our mind, giving more vitality.
As the author remarks, there is not a perfect aphrodisiac for our body. Each of us must discover the proper one and I am more than sure that thanks to this book you will find the best one for you and your companion.
All the recipes presented are great for the most diversified occasions.
The book starts to analyze the Hibiscus a sort of pink tea, but without coffein, then cranberry lemonade, cherry kissing cordial, chocolate vanilla cordial.
A special explanation will involve the cordials and their arrivals on the table with various recipes.
Scentual treasures is a chapter for the personal body hygiene and cure. Body powder, perfumes, oils, able to bring joy and happiness and stimulate love with appropriate recipes for him and for her.
Then it's the turn of the Aromatic Bath (salt etc) and then the so-called lubricants.
Love potions another interesting chapter with more than a touch of magic.
The book then will treat in special sections the herb, fruits, plants spices discovered in this love-conspiracy-travel through these pages. The author will give you informations, contraindications and all the necessary for every herb, fruit, spice, for trying to see if that kind of product is the best one for you or your partner.
Richly illustrated and colored I warmly suggest to you this book. It can be good also as a gift for someone special in your life in every moment of the year.
I thank NetGalley for this book!
July 24, 2016
First of all, this is a really pretty book, and very feminine and charming. The pages are laid out beautifully and arranged into easy to follow chapters. It's also very colourful, which made for a more interesting reading experience.
There are a lot of easy DIY recipes in this book for various things, including relaxing baths and perfumes, plus more. I liked the approach the author used and the way she explained the benefits of using the recipes. If you are into magic and mysticism, this book would be a nice addition to your collection.
The author did a nice job of putting together a book that will not only help you increase the spice in your love life and your personal magnetism, but also of making a book that will be perfect as a gift. I like it.
This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher and was provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
There are a lot of easy DIY recipes in this book for various things, including relaxing baths and perfumes, plus more. I liked the approach the author used and the way she explained the benefits of using the recipes. If you are into magic and mysticism, this book would be a nice addition to your collection.
The author did a nice job of putting together a book that will not only help you increase the spice in your love life and your personal magnetism, but also of making a book that will be perfect as a gift. I like it.
This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher and was provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
April 10, 2016
I was not impressed with the general layout of the color choices and the pictures .. the actual recipes .. the "Love Potions" are more for loving yourself.. there is a certain feeling that when one makes a perfume or a body powder to make herself/himself more desirable , like when you get ready for a special event . it empowers you.. this book should empower you
May 30, 2016
A lot of really interesting DIY projects to keep the spark in your love life whether you're looking for bath & body or drink recipes, there's something in here for everyone.
****I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.****
****I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.****
July 3, 2016
Interesting and fun. A quick read. I may try a couple of these.
*I'd like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
*I'd like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
February 12, 2017
Tourles 25 years of experience in teaching and practicing healthy living translates into over 60 potions that even beginners will have no trouble tackling.
The potions appear in seven different chapters and range from drinks—alcoholic and non; perfumes, bath salts, massage oils, edible body butters and lubricants, herbal tonics and decadent sweets.
Outside of some of the less common herbal ingredients, which most people should still be able to find at a local health store or co-op, the potions include easily found items like coconut oil, raw honey, vitamin E oil, beeswax and common household spices like cinnamon and vanilla.
Each chapter of Making Love Potions is relatively short, usually under 10 recipes or potions, but have enough variety that readers should be able to find something they like.
The last chapter, titled Aphrodite’s Apothecary, includes a comprehensive list of the items required to make the various potions in the book as well as a listing of suppliers--in case you have trouble finding the ingredients locally. This section also includes basic info on base and essential oils, thickeners and hydrosols, which will be helpful for the those new to creating their own herbal potions.
The sensually colored illustrations by Madalina Andronic—in purple, red and pink tones—complement the book’s subject perfectly and are inclusive by showing all different types of couples.
For a more detailed review, visit my blog at http://wp.me/p52Liu-9Y
The potions appear in seven different chapters and range from drinks—alcoholic and non; perfumes, bath salts, massage oils, edible body butters and lubricants, herbal tonics and decadent sweets.
Outside of some of the less common herbal ingredients, which most people should still be able to find at a local health store or co-op, the potions include easily found items like coconut oil, raw honey, vitamin E oil, beeswax and common household spices like cinnamon and vanilla.
Each chapter of Making Love Potions is relatively short, usually under 10 recipes or potions, but have enough variety that readers should be able to find something they like.
The last chapter, titled Aphrodite’s Apothecary, includes a comprehensive list of the items required to make the various potions in the book as well as a listing of suppliers--in case you have trouble finding the ingredients locally. This section also includes basic info on base and essential oils, thickeners and hydrosols, which will be helpful for the those new to creating their own herbal potions.
The sensually colored illustrations by Madalina Andronic—in purple, red and pink tones—complement the book’s subject perfectly and are inclusive by showing all different types of couples.
For a more detailed review, visit my blog at http://wp.me/p52Liu-9Y
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