| You could go to a store and buy an aromatherapy | | | | ¼ cup dried parsley (tonic for the skin) |
| bath product, or you could make your own at home. | | | | ½ cup grated lemon peel (cleansing and |
| Herbal and aromatic baths are an ancient tradition, | | | | aromatic) |
| simple to make and easy on the wallet. Keep reading | | | | 2 tablespoons oatmeal (softens the water) |
| to learn more about why herbal baths are good for | | | | Rosemary and Sage Brain Blend |
| you, how to draw the best herbal baths and recipes | | | | Mixture: |
| that you can make. | | | | 2 tbsp oatmeal (softens water) |
| Why Herbal Baths? | | | | ¼ c sage (helps with poor concentration) |
| Bathing in aromatic herbs is a ceremony and | | | | ¼ c rosemary (promotes mental alertness) |
| long-standing tradition in many cultures - a practice | | | | Tonic Lemon Orange Bath |
| designed to refresh both the spirit and the body. | | | | Mixture: |
| Essentially, aromatic baths can help detoxify and relax | | | | ¼ c grated orange peel (reduces anxiety and |
| the body in a manner that's safe and pleasant. | | | | stress) |
| The herbs chosen for an aromatic bath will change | | | | 1 tbsp dried parsley (invigorates skin) |
| the effect of the bath. For example, if the bath is | | | | 1 tbsp comfrey (antiseptic properties) |
| designed to invigorate the mind, one herb or | | | | ¼ c grated lemon peel (cleanser and |
| combination of herbs may be chosen, but if the bath | | | | invigorates the mind) |
| is designed to promote sleep, then another herb or | | | | Basil, Eucalyptus and Peppermint Bath |
| combination of herbs may be chosen. This is just as | | | | Mixture: |
| you might pick one type of herbal tea to settle an | | | | ¼ c peppermint (promotes mental alertness) |
| upset stomach or another to help you relax. | | | | ¼ c eucalyptus (reduces poor concentration) |
| Drawing the Perfect Aromatherapy Bath | | | | ¼ c dried basil (invigorates the mind) |
| Think of brewing an herbal bath like brewing that big | | | | Linden Bath Mix |
| cup of herbal tea. In fact, many people simply toss a | | | | Mixture: |
| few herbal tea bags right into the bath water and let | | | | ¼ c yarrow (good for aching muscles) |
| the dried herbs do their work. If you're making your | | | | 2 tbsp oatmeal (softens water) |
| own herbal baths, try wrapping the herb mixture in | | | | ¼ c comfrey (good antiseptic for skin |
| muslin and tying it off. Then, either drop these in the | | | | irritations) |
| bath or tie them to the faucet. | | | | ¼ c linden (great for overworked nerves) |
| For a few fantastic herbal and aromatherapy bath | | | | So, while you could spend anywhere from $5 to $30 |
| product recipes that you can combine and make at | | | | on a pre-made aromatherapy bath product, it's easy |
| home yourself, keep reading. | | | | to make your own blends right at home. Feel free to |
| Revitalizing Ginger Bath | | | | tinker with these recipes, adding additional herbs or |
| Recipe: | | | | essential oils to customize the mix to your own |
| ¼ cup minced ginger root (promotes | | | | tastes. |
| circulation) | | | | |