Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but you still have time to make an herbal love elixir! This recipe is from our new book Herbal Love Potions: Natural Recipes to Celebrate Romance and Sensuality.

An aphrodisiac cordial to share with your sweetie or use for yourself, this herbal love elixir can be used as a daily tonic to support and strengthen the reproductive system. It can also be used for that special evening of romance. Let it increase your libido, excite your senses, and relax your mind.

Damiana Herbal Love Potion

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce damiana (Turnera diffusa)

• 1 ounce saw palmetto (Serenoa spp.)

• 1 ounce passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

• 1/2 ounce American ginseng (Panax quinquifolium)

• 1/2 ounce rose petals (Rosa spp.)

• 6 crushed cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum)

• 3 cups (24 ounces) brandy

• 1/2 cup honey

Directions:

• Add all herbs to a blender and blend 1 – 2 minutes.

• Pour on a quart-sized canning jar and add the brandy.

• Let soak for at least 1 week, shaking every day.

• Pour herbs through a coffee filter to remove pieces.

• Add honey and stir well.

• Toast to your love with this delightful cordial for you and that special someone.

© Elaine Sheff, Clinical Herbalist, RH (AHG)