Herbal Baths and Foot Baths
Healing with Water
Herbal baths and foot baths are a relaxing and enjoyable way of getting the benefits from herbal teas. The healing properties of herbs are absorbed through the skin and entered into the bloodstream. This can have a powerful effect on the mind, body, and spirit.
Recommended water temperature is 96-98° F. A higher temperature helps promote sleep while a lower temperature helps energize the body. Soaking your body in the tub or your feet in a basin for 15-20 minutes is suffice.
• For herbal baths, prepare 4 cups of strong tea and add to bath water.
• For foot baths, prepare 2 cups of strong tea and add to a basin of water.
You can add one herb or a combination of herbs in your tea.
Stress (baths or foot baths):
- chamomile
- valerian
- linden flower
- lemon balm
- jasmine
- meadowsweet
- passion flower
Sleep (herbal baths are best):
- chamomile
- valerian
- hops
- skullcap
Aches and Pains (baths or foot baths, depending on the source):
- ginger
- rosemary
- lavender
- catnip
- mullein
- marjoram
Boost Energy (herbal baths are best):
- basil
- mint
- sage
- thyme
Colds and Influe****nza (baths or foot baths):
- eucalyptus
- ginger
- thyme
- peppermint
Skin Problems (baths or foot baths, depending on the source):
- thyme (especially for cuts and wounds)
- lavender (especially for cuts and wounds)
- oregano (especially for skin infections)
- red clover (especially for eczema and psoriasis)
- echinacea (especially for eczema, psoriasis, and boils)
- nettle (especially for eczema, psoriasis, and hives)
- peppermint (especially for burns and rashes)
Increasing Libido (herbal baths are best):
- damiana
- sage
- rose
Athletes Foot (foot baths are best):
- ginger
- juniper berry
- thyme
Deodorizer (baths or foot baths, depending on the source):
- eucalyptus
- lovage
- pine
- sage
To further enhance relaxation when taking a herbal bath or doing a foot bath, light a scented candle (such as chamomile, lavender, or honeysuckle), play some soft music, and/or read a good book.
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