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Valerian
Valerian is used extensively as a sedative and may reduce inhibitions pertaining to sex. However a German herbal book from the 14th century suggests it may have more powerful effects, translated: "Take valerian in the mouth and kiss anybody you want. In that way you will win love."
More recently Earl Mindell, author of several books on alternative medicines, describes the plant as "The Valium of the nineteenth century." Valerian may indeed help reduce shyness and anxiety surrounding sex, being an effective tranquilliser which was used extensively during the Blitz in England during World War II and being prescribed today as a sedative, as well as to reduce muscle spasms and help relieve melancholy.
Use: Add a handful each of valerian and ginger juice to bathwater, especially for couples who bathe together or take ready to use preparations available from herbalists and other suppliers. Make a tea from one teaspoonful of the dried root added to a cupful of boiling water. Leave to stand until properly brewed and take hot as tea or leave to cool as a juice. Tea made from valerian is particularly tasty and stimulating and can be administered half an hour or so before making love.
Vanilla
Vanilla is the cured fruit of the orchid 'Vanilla Planifolia' and derives from the Spanish word 'vainila', a diminutive of 'vaina' meaning vagina or pod. Vanilla is a long-standing love potion, being mentioned in ancient texts and being recommended in the Swedish Pharmacopoedia of 1849.
Use: Add vanilla essence to the bath to produce a stimulating effect, especially when partners bathe together. The dried herb can be added to a cupful of boiling water and left to stand until properly brewed, then taken as tea or left to cool as juice.
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