| ould go to a store and buy an aromatherapy bath | | | | 2 tablespoons oatmeal (softens the water) |
| product, or you could make your own at home. Herbal | | | | Rosemary and Sage Bath |
| and aromatic baths are an ancient tradition, simple to | | | | Mixture: |
| make and easy on the wallet. Keep reading to learn | | | | 2 tbsp oatmeal (softens water) |
| more about why herbal baths are good for you, how | | | | ¼ c sage (helps with poor concentration) |
| to draw the best herbal baths and recipes that you | | | | ¼ c rosemary (promotes mental alertness) |
| can make. | | | | Lemon and Orange Blend |
| Benefits of Herbal and Aromatic Baths | | | | Mixture: |
| Herbal baths are detoxifying, aromatic and intensely | | | | ¼ c grated orange peel (reduces anxiety and |
| relaxing, both spiritually and physically. The ceremony | | | | stress) |
| of bathing in herbs is a daily rite in many cultures, and a | | | | 1 tbsp dried parsley (invigorates skin) |
| return to the course for both the body and the spirit. | | | | 1 tbsp comfrey (antiseptic properties) |
| The herbs chosen for an aromatic bath will change the | | | | ¼ c grated lemon peel (cleanser and invigorates |
| effect of the bath. For example, if the bath is designed | | | | the mind) |
| to invigorate the mind, one herb or combination of | | | | Basil, Eucalyptus and Peppermint Bath |
| herbs may be chosen, but if the bath is designed to | | | | Recipe: |
| promote sleep, then another herb or combination of | | | | ¼ cup dried basil (regenerates mental powers) |
| herbs may be chosen. This is just as you might pick | | | | ¼ cup dried eucalyptus (improves concentration) |
| one type of herbal tea to settle an upset stomach or | | | | ¼ cup dried peppermint (alleviates mental fatigue |
| another to help you relax. | | | | and low concentration) |
| Drawing the Perfect Aromatherapy Bath | | | | Soothing Linden Bath Blend |
| Think of brewing an herbal bath like brewing that big | | | | Recipe: |
| cup of herbal tea. In fact, many people simply toss a | | | | ¼ cup dried linden (soothes frayed nerves) |
| few herbal tea bags right into the bath water and let | | | | ¼ cup dried comfrey (heals skin irritations) |
| the dried herbs do their work. If you're making your | | | | ¼ cup dried yarrow (ancient Chinese herb, |
| own herbal baths, try wrapping the herb mixture in | | | | astringent and great for aching muscles) |
| muslin and tying it off. Then, either drop these in the | | | | 2 tablespoons oatmeal (softens bath water) |
| bath or tie them to the faucet. | | | | So, while you could spend anywhere from $5 to $30 |
| If you want to make your own herbal and | | | | on a pre-made aromatherapy bath product, it's easy to |
| aromatherapy bath product mixtures, keep reading for | | | | make your own blends right at home. Feel free to |
| some fantastic recipes that you can blend at home. | | | | tinker with these recipes, adding additional herbs or |
| Invigorating Ginger Blend | | | | essential oils to customize the mix to your own tastes. |
| Recipe: | | | | An herbal bath can be a most soothing experience, |
| ¼ cup minced ginger root (promotes circulation) | | | | helping with the cleansing of the body and uplift of the |
| ¼ cup dried parsley (tonic for the skin) | | | | spirit. Trying any of the options referenced above will |
| ½ cup grated lemon peel (cleansing and | | | | no doubt bring relaxation in the midst of the weariness |
| aromatic) | | | | of life. |