Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Is Vetivert the important ingredient? that is the only thing I don't have. Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 What does vetivert smell like? I think on the jasmine and the cinnamon I would go light with those scents. Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 That sounds nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 OOOPPPSSS sent that too soon....I have sandlewood vanilla blend! It smells awesome! Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 I have jojoba! Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 I have both sandlewood and patchouli Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Hi Everybody! In honor of Friday, traditionally the day of Venus, to some (and you thought Friday night was popular for dates cause ya could sleep late the next morning if you stayed out late ) ...... here is an OLD recipe for a blend called " Love Drawing " . I'm not giving ingredient quantities (let your nose guide your blend), but I will tell you to go VERY easy on the Vetivert!!! Cinnamon Leaf Jasmine Rose Sandalwood Vanilla Vetivert Blend together the above ingredients. Use suggestion: Diffuse in any room you want a romantic feeling in. To make into an incense I use the same oil blend as above and add it to a powder incense base I personally would prepare a base of powdered sandalwood, cinnamon powder, powdered rose petals, powdered jasmine blossoms and some vetivert root for that particular incense. *Smile* Chris JASMINE SAMBAC ABSOLUTE CO-OP- LAST DAY! ORDERS 30 ML AND OVER TAKE 10% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! ORDERS 120 ML AND OVER TAKE 15% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! http://alittleolfactory.safeshopper.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Hey Helaine, This is only MY answer to this, others will have different answers depending on personal taste, etc. I like this recipe, EXCEPT for the Vetivert...Personally I would leave it out. However, other people would think the recipe was lacking something without it, and feel quite comfortable leaving out something like cinnamon or the Jasmine. Just remember, that when making up a potion, it has to fill certain qualifications; comfort level, personal tastes, allergies etc. That's just MY opinion! Cheers!Kathleen PetridesSmeLLeNNiuM: 101 Aromatic Storieshttp://www.101aromas.com - herbandteas Friday, November 02, 2001 10:44 AM Re: Love Blend Recipe Is Vetivert the important ingredient? that is the only thing I don't have. Helaine My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkeyhttp://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 You can use whatever you like, the vetivert just gives it a good "bottom" note ... also vetivert was just another one of those old timey "aphrodisiac" ingredients used to attract the opposite sex *Smile* Chris JASMINE SAMBAC ABSOLUTE CO-OP- LAST DAY! ORDERS 30 ML AND OVER TAKE 10% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! ORDERS 120 ML AND OVER TAKE 15% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! http://alittleolfactory.safeshopper.com herbandteas wrote: Is Vetivert the important ingredient? that is the only thing I don't have. Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 A blend I like is Vetiver and Minosa. Just reminder me. ((Hugs)) Janet You can use whatever you like, the vetivert just gives it a good " bottom " note ... also vetivert was just another one of those old timey " aphrodisiac " ingredients used to attract the opposite sex *Smile* Chris JASMINE SAMBAC ABSOLUTE CO-OP- LAST DAY! ORDERS 30 ML AND OVER TAKE 10% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! ORDERS 120 ML AND OVER TAKE 15% OFF THE 10 ML PRICE! http://alittleolfactory.safeshopper.com herbandteas wrote: Is Vetivert the important ingredient? that is the only thing I don't have. Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Helaine- I would describe it as sweet, smoky, earthy, woody. Janet What does vetivert smell like? I think on the jasmine and the cinnamon I would go light with those scents. Helaine My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Vertivert is used in many potions as a sealer. Aromatically speaking it is an important base note and you will find it pretty much every where you find something floral or citrusy. Otherwise the scents do not retain the staying power they need. Magickally speaking the properties of vertivert are attracting and drawing. It has a negative yin and a very low yang. It is in a base metal (tin) and has a strong binding effect on energies around it. You will find it in traditional van van, you will find it in money drawing washes, in love magicks, and on most things binding (a lot of handfasting recipes use it for example). But, you use it in such small quantities, or you use it diluted (not because it is an irritant, but because it is so potent and thick!) that a lot of times you can leave it out and just not get a long term blend. I would suggest you add something musky or woodsy (think of the smell of wet moss) to counter balance the florals and make it not so sickeningly sweet if you are only interested in the smell of things. If you are going for the magickal properties, drop in a tonka bean or two and let steep in the heated carrier oil. Dilute the recipe to 1/2 oz carrier (jojoba is best). If you don't use jojoba add a glop of vitamin E to help preserve it. I have been blending magickal potions and old fashioned oils for quite a long time now. You can usually get away with a couple of substitutions. Blessings,SosenedaQuidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur.ICQ# 47264444AIM: SosenedaA: Soseneda_ArianrhodLooking for herbs and other witchy supplies?Many wonderful handmade items from Twining Vines available at The Town Market TheTownMarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Helene What about sandalwood, patchouli, even myrhh might do it- something distilled from wood or resin(although vetivert is from vetiver grass roots- there is nothing quite like it!!) Michelle - herbandteas Friday, November 02, 2001 3:09 PM Re: Love Blend Recipe Can I add rosemary for a woodsy scent? Helaine My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkeyhttp://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 patchouli would be good. it is a very strong aphrodisiac and good for sexual stuff (kind of love related). Sandalwood is a more spiritual scent and is used for cleansing and clearing. Rosemary is used for study and knowledge. Blessings,SosenedaQuidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur.ICQ# 47264444AIM: SosenedaA: Soseneda_ArianrhodLooking for herbs and other witchy supplies?Many wonderful handmade items from Twining Vines available at The Town Market TheTownMarket herbandteas [herbandteas] Friday, November 02, 2001 2:20 PM Subject: Re: Love Blend Recipe ;)I have both sandlewood and patchouli Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Thanks Marilyn....I will try to make a blend and let you all know how it went! Helaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Hi Helaine, Both of those would work; also oakmoss; either green or brown too. They all smell great. Hugs, Marilyn herbandteas wrote: > I have both sandlewood and patchouli > > > Helaine > My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey > http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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