Medicinal baths are one of my favorite things in the world. They melt away stress, clear your energy and you also get the added benefits of steeping your entire body in herbs. If you do not have a bath tub, you can still enjoy the benefits with a foot bath.
Supplies :
Fresh or dried herbs: these herbs can be fresh picked from your yard, from the farmers market, or bought dried.
1/4 c sea salt
Big stock pot
Strainer
Some of the best herbs for the medicinal bath are:
Rosemary – cleansing, great for the immune system
Lavender – calming, helps with stress
Calendula – great for the skin and spirit
Rose – calming, uplifting
Basil – helps to dispel stress, boosts immune system
Oregano – boosts immune system
Thyme – boosts immune system
Sage – clears energy
Eucalyptus – helps with deep breathing, good for the lungs
Ginger – increases circulation to the reproductive system
Chamomile – calming, helps one to sleep
How to make
1. Chose two to four herbs for your medicinal bath tea
2. Take a 1 – 2 gallon pot, fill with water. Put herbs into water. Bring to boil for 20 min. let steep for another 15 min.
3. Draw a very warm bath, not scalding but as hot as you can handle.
4. Once the bath is ready add 1/4c of sea salt to the bath and pour the strained medicinal bath tea into the tub. Get in the tub and enjoy for 15 -30 min.
My favorite blend I used last night :
oregano
rosemary
sage
basil
