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Baths
- Aromatic Bath Salt
- Calming and Colorful Kid's Bath
- Indian Lassi Bath Milk
- Lavender Bath Mixture
- Lover's Bath
- Mint and Green Tea Bath
- Relaxing Bath Blend
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Aromatic Bath Salt
An aromatic bath before bedtime is a wonderful way to begin the relaxation process to prepare for a good night’s sleep. These baths can help relieve muscle aches, anxiety, and insomnia. Aromatic bath salts also have the benefit of softening the bath water, softening the skin, and relaxing muscles. Neroli essential oil helps relieve muscle pain and anxiety. Marjoram essential oil is a strong sedative that helps relieve muscle spasms and, like Roman chamomile, also relieves depression. Lavender essential oil also helps with muscle pain as well as nervousness and headaches.
1 cup borax
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 baking soda
50 drops essential oil
For a relaxation blend, combine neroli, marjoram, Roman chamomile, and lavender essential oils. Mix dry ingredients and add essential oils. Mix well. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bath salts per bath.
Calming and Colorful Kid’s Bath
The following bath-time blend helps calm children before bedtime. The hibiscus flowers also turn the water pink, for a fun bath experience. For baths, exact measurements are not necessary but using equal parts of the herbs should work well.
Catnip
Hibiscus flower
Rose flowers
Brew a strong herbal tea from the herbs listed above. Strain and add into the bath tub. Allow herbs to steep for a few minutes in the tub and ensure the water cools to a temperature safe and comfortable for a child.
Indian Lassi Bath Milk
1 cup of plain yogurt
1 teaspoon powdered cardamom
1/2 teaspoon powdered nutmeg
Mix all ingredients and add into a warm bath for a 20-30 minute soak.
Lavender Bath Mixture
The following relaxing bath mixture is also good to consider for supporting the heart. Lavender’s sedative and calming properties help promote blood pressure health.
2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups witch hazel
Crush lavender flowers and combine with basil and cinnamon. Add witch hazel. Steep for two weeks, then strain. 1/4 cup may be added to bath water or used as an after-bath splash.
Source || Previous Mortar & Pestle
Lover’s Bath
Soaking in an herbal bath allows your body to absorb the herbs’ constituents through your pores. The Lover’s blend will help set the stage for a romantic evening.
Cardamom seed
Cinnamon bark
Ginger root
Rose flowers
Combine equal parts of above ingredients. Brew 1/2 cup of herbs in a 1/2 gallon of water. Strain tea into tub. You may also tie a handful of herbs in a wash cloth and toss into the hot water as you fill the tub. Let the bath water cool to a comfortable temperature before beginning your soak.
Source || Previous Mortar & Pestle
Mint and Green Tea Bath
The antioxidants of green tea along with the cooling menthol of mint can help soothe sun-damaged skin.
2 mint tea
bags
2 green tea bags
1 quart of boiling water
Steep mint tea bags and green tea bags in boiling water for at least 20 minutes. Pour the infusion into a tepid bath for a 20 minute soak.
Source || Previous Mortar & Pestle
Relaxing Bath Blend
When traveling, the following bath blend is the perfect way to relax. The herbs can be mixed and tied inside a muslin cloth and hung onto the nozzle of the bathtub or under the shower head.
2 parts chamomile
2 parts lavender
2 parts roses
1 part comfrey leaf
Once muslin container is hung on bathtub nozzle, run hot water through the bag and into the tub. This makes a strong herbal infusion. Before entering the tub, add enough cold water to bring the water to a comfortable temperature.
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