26/06/2021
Bath Tea
Herbal bath teas help you relax while taking in the properties of herbs. Herbal baths have been used all the way back from 1500 BC. Hippocrates Developed a method of treating diseases through water. That soon became popular with Greece and other countries to where people would regularly go to places called Bath Houses for water massages and aromatic therapies. Many people do this without even noticing. Such as placing oatmeal in a sock and taking a warm bath to help with dry or rash skin.
There are many different combos when it comes to herbal baths depending on your needs such as:
* Stress and softens skin= Calendula & Chamomile
* Stress and Sleep aid= Chamomile, Lemon Balm, & Hops
* Relax, Helps Cold and Flu symptoms= Chamomile, rosemary, eucalyptus (don’t use eucalyptus on children younger than 10)
* Stress and Sore Mucles= Chamomile, Thyme, Peppermint, & Rosemary
* Refreshes, Revitalized, Congestion, and Sore Muscles= Eucalyptus, Peppermint, & Thyme.
* Sleep aid= Hops & Hyssop
* Stress and Refreshes the mind= Lavender, chamomile, & Peppermint
* Relax= Lavender, Lilac, & Rose petals
* Stress and Fatigue= Peppermint & Rosemary
* Clears mind= Sage & Lemon Balm
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup of dried Herbs of your choosing.
Supplies:
- Sock or Cloth bag
- Rubberband
Directions:
1. Fill the bag with the dried herbs.
2. Hook the bag under the tub spout that the water will be going into the tub.
3. Draw your bath water and once water has been drawn, place the tea bag into the bath.
4. Sit in bath for 15-30 minutes.
5. Remove the herbs and place them into the compost bin or dispose of them how you would like and keep reusing the bag.