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Muscle Relaxing Bath
2 oz. sassafras bark
1 oz. burdock root
1 oz. mugwort
1 oz. agrimony
1 oz. comfrey leaf
1 oz. sage
This bath is formulated to help relax tired, strained muscles and ease
muscular aches and pains.
1. Place a large handful, or about 1/2 cupful, of herbs in a covered glass
or enameled pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat
and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes to extract all the wonderful beneficial
essence of the herbs. Strain the material and pour the liquid into your
tub, or use the liquid as a last rinse when you shower. Use the herbs as a
scrub. If you are bathing, try to soak in the herbal extracts for at least
20 minutes.
2. Buy a metal or, preferably, an enameled or china infuser in a store that
carries kitchen specialty items. Half fill it with herbs and pop it into
your tub. Infusers usually have a chain with a hook that can be attached to
the faucet so the water of the shower or tub can run through. This is by far
the easiest way to take a bath or shower.
3. Wrap a large handful of herbs in a washcloth and tie with a string, or
make a bath bag of muslin with a draw string top. Drop the herb filled bag
into a pot of boiling water to extract the essence, then add the whole thing
to your bath water. Scrub with the bath bag and rinse with the liquid.
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
- Mother Teresa
Lavender-Orange Refresher Spray
This floral-fruity mist is a great way to refresh tired senses on plane trips, long car rides or anytime you need a fragrant boost. Add 9 drops of Lavender and 7 drops of Orange essential oil to 1 2/3 ounces of distilled water. Place in a spray bottle or atomizer.
Shake the bottle vigorously, then close your eyes and lightly mist your face or personal space.
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