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- Annie B. Bond
- June 4, 2002
- 8:46 pm
- 25 comments
Mint is cooling, refreshing, and astringent to the skin. It is also very cleansing, and great for a putting in a bath on a hot, muggy summer day.
The mint family includes peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm, and all but spearmint contains menthol. The oils of the mint family are antiviral, antibacterial, and antiseptic.
This bath is inspired by a hot, humid day in upstate New York, and indeed, the bath was the perfect anecdote to feeling hot and sweaty:
Fill a bath with cool water. Add 4-6 drops essential oil of peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, or mint. Alternatively, make 4 cups of very strong mint tea, cool, and add to the bath. Enjoy!
Note: Do not use pennyroyal, also a member of the mint family, in the bath.
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By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Sounds so good!
Thanks for sharing.
sounds wonderful
Sounds nice. Even for the fall. :0)
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Another wonderful use of Mint.gently squeeze few mint leaves, pour hot water over them, add a tea bag and drink mint tea. very refreshing.indians love mint tea.
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thanks for the info !!
straight mint oil can burn skin; i would recommend mixing or diluting w/other oils.
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