Herbal Baths and Foot Baths

Herbal Baths and Foot Baths
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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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