November 2, 2011

Aromatherapy Healing Bath Recipes

These bath recipes are great for healing alternatives. With each one of these recipes use 1 – tablespoon of oil , use medium warm water and soak 10 to 20 minutes. Take precautions with these herbs and do not use if you are allergic them . ( skin rashes ) Enjoy, and keep a good stock of herbal oils.

Colds and flus : Eucalyptus, thyme, lemon, and Rosemary

Depression : lavender , basil, lemon balm, rose, neroli, patchouli, and clary sage

Nervousness : geranium, lavender, clary sage , lemon balm, and orange

Pain : rosemary, chamomile, ceyenne oil, and ginger

Stress : neroli, lavender, chamomile

Energizing : rosemary, bergamont, and lime,

Tense Muscles : rosemary, marjoram, lavender, and chamomile

To calm the Nervous System and to alloy the numerous complaints, Medicinal baths are especially helpful.

Valerian bath : Pour 2-quarts ( 2L ) of water over 3.52 oz. ( 100 g ) of valerian roots ( tea ) bring to a boil, for 10 mins.( strain ) add to a warm bath and soak for 10 to 15 mins. Rest after bathing

oak Straw : Pour 3 to 5-quarts ( L ) of water over 3.52 to 3.59 oz. ( 100-150 g ) of cut up oat straws, boil for 20 minutes, strain and add to warm bath water. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

hops : 3 quarts ( 1L )of boiling water , 1.7 oz.( 50 g ) of hop cones,bring to a boil, and let steep for 20- minutes. Strain and add to warm bath

Lavender : 1 quart of boiling water ,1.7 oz. to 2.11 ounces of lavender flowers ( 50-60 g ), steep 20 minutes.strain into bath water.

Always do a skin patch test when trying new herbs, just to be on the safe side.I will Add more later, stay tuned for more great recipes!

Written by lwelch