Essence of Damiana & Vanilla Body Bloom

Sensuality • Body Presence • Gentle Pleasure

Old-World Origin

Damiana travelled through coastal markets as both medicine and aphrodisiac, not for lust, but for returning

a woman to her body after fear, numbness, or exhaustion. Vanilla pods, treasured like spice gold, were infused into warming brews to bring comfort and emotional safety.

This essence was offered to those who felt shut down in relationship, disconnected from touch, or unable

to feel pleasure without tension. It does not provoke desire - it invites the body to be lived in again.

Damiana calls sensation back to the skin.
Vanilla offers belonging so the body can bloom without fear.

Ingredients (120 ml)

Botanicals
✶ 1 tbsp dried damiana leaf
✶ ½ inch vanilla bean scraped (or ⅛ tsp extract)
✶ Optional: pinch of dried orange peel (for warmth)

Alcohol Base
✶ 150 ml apricot eau-de-vie
warm, fruit-soft, sensual without heaviness

Non-Alcohol Base
✶ 120 ml damiana tea (cooled) or raw apple cider vinegar
✶ ½ tsp raw honey

Gentle, emotional sensuality for sensitive bodies

The Preparation

Add damiana, vanilla, and optional peel to a clean jar.
Cover fully with your chosen base.
Wrap in a dark cloth and keep near your bedroom or mirror.
Steep 21-28 days, shaking gently every few days.
Strain into a dark bottle.

Add honey only after straining in non-alcohol version.

How to Use

For emotional numbness, disconnection from the body, low sensual presence, relationship tension,

postpartum sensitivity, or fear around intimacy.

2 drops under the tongue
1-2 drops on inner wrist or lower belly
2-3 drops in warm milk, cacao, or chai
Use before baths, massage, or self-care touch rituals
Rub 1 drop into palms and inhale before intimacy

Botanical Symbolism

Damiana - returning to the body, safe sensual expression
Vanilla - warmth, safety, sweetness of touch
Orange peel (optional) - confidence in warmth, joy in embodiment

Shelf Life

✶ Alcohol base: up to 3 years
✶ Non-alcohol base: 6-12 months

Keep away from synthetic fragrances.

Intention

"May my body be a home, not a witness."

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