| There's no need to spend a fortune on an | | | | aromatherapy bath product mixtures, keep reading for |
| aromatherapy bath product. | | | | some fantastic recipes that you can blend at home. |
| You could go to a store and buy an aromatherapy | | | | Invigorating Ginger Blend |
| bath product, or you could make your own at home. | | | | Recipe:¼ cup minced ginger root (promotes |
| Herbal and aromatic baths are an ancient tradition, | | | | circulation)¼ cup dried parsley (tonic for the skin)½ |
| simple to make and easy on the wallet. Keep reading | | | | cup grated lemon peel (cleansing and aromatic)2 |
| to learn more about why herbal baths are good for | | | | tablespoons oatmeal (softens the water) |
| you, how to draw the best herbal baths and recipes | | | | Rosemary and Sage Bath |
| that you can make. | | | | Mixture:2 tbsp oatmeal (softens water)¼ c sage |
| Benefits of Herbal and Aromatic Baths | | | | (helps with poor concentration)¼ c rosemary |
| Herbal baths are detoxifying, aromatic and intensely | | | | (promotes mental alertness) |
| relaxing, both spiritually and physically. The ceremony | | | | Tonic Lemon Orange Bath |
| of bathing in herbs is a daily rite in many cultures, and a | | | | Mixture:¼ c grated orange peel (reduces anxiety and |
| return to the course for both the body and the spirit. | | | | stress)1 tbsp dried parsley (invigorates skin)1 tbsp |
| The herb or combination of herbs used in the bath | | | | comfrey (antiseptic properties)¼ c grated lemon peel |
| depends on the effect that is sought: to soothe the | | | | (cleanser and invigorates the mind) |
| skin, promote sleep, stimulate circulation, relieve muscle | | | | Basil, Eucalyptus and Peppermint Bath |
| aches and pains or merely to enjoy the aromatic | | | | Mixture:¼ c peppermint (promotes mental |
| experience. The concept, however remains the same | | | | alertness)¼ c eucalyptus (reduces poor |
| - imagine that you're relaxing in a giant cup of herbal | | | | concentration)¼ c dried basil (invigorates the mind) |
| tea. | | | | Soothing Linden Bath Blend |
| Drawing the Perfect Aromatherapy Bath | | | | Mixture:¼ c yarrow (good for aching muscles)2 tbsp |
| There are several ways of brewing an herbal bath. | | | | oatmeal (softens water)¼ c comfrey (good |
| The easiest is to toss several herbal tea bags directly | | | | antiseptic for skin irritations)¼ c linden (great for |
| into the bath water. Another option is to use pieces of | | | | overworked nerves) |
| muslin cloth which are filled with herbs and tied. These | | | | So, while you could spend anywhere from $5 to $30 |
| sachets can then be attached to the faucet so that | | | | on a pre-made aromatherapy bath product, it's easy to |
| the running water goes through them, or simply placed | | | | make your own blends right at home. Feel free to |
| in the tub. | | | | tinker with these recipes, adding additional herbs or |
| If you want to make your own herbal and | | | | essential oils to customize the mix to your own tastes. |