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Herbal Bath Soothing Cold Remedy
By Cait Johnson, inspired by 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001).
Like several of my friends, I’m just recovering from a nasty cold brought on, I think, by the stress of adjusting to the falling temperature. I was eager to try this great formula–and the good news is that it really helped unstop my nose and soothe my sniffling soul. Plus it was pure pleasure to loll in such fragrant waters for a few minutes. (Warm baths are one of my favorite de-stressors, hands down!)
Get the simple and effective formula here to save for a sneezy day:
INGREDIENTS
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons dried eucalyptus
4 tablespoons dried rosemary
4 tablespoons dried lavender buds
2 tablespoons dried rosebuds (I didn’t have any of these on hand, but the formula still worked without them)
Steep the herbs in the boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain and add the liquid to a warm bath.
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add your comment »I just started my very own herb garden this past season!I enjoy using herbs for more than just cooking. This season I decided to make my own bath goodies for xmas gift giving.Who doesn't like to take a little time, a few herbs and some essential oil and relax in a tub? Lots of recipies everywhere! Of course, I had to test my mixes. lol Be good to yourself...place some fragrant rose petals, lavender buds and mint (my fave combo)in a food processor. Add a couple of tablespoons of dried powdered milk and a few drops of rose essential oil and lavender oil...voila! A relaxing bath..with floating flowers! How luxurious! Thanks Mother Earth!
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I'm from Canada also and it's getting really cold already but thank goodness I an find all those herbs at a bulk store, or health food store. Don't go supporting a Chinese Store that provides you with dead slaughtered animal pieces, but only one you find with no animals in jars. Mostly I can't find a chinese place that doesn't sell shark fins and gorilla balls in a jar, but it's okay because we have many bulk stores and online herb stores as well. Muawww, for putting this and I think I need a bath now... Muawwww.... PS; Lavendar bulbs you can even buy and dry yourself... WTG...
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To Laurie Noble...the world wide internet??? You can find a HUGE variety of herbs online. :) just use your search engine.
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I live in Canada, Where on earth do I find dried herbs to use here?
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Sounds like just what I need tomorrow. what relief it would be.
Carolyn you are right it would make a great gift.
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Sounds wonderful! Can't wait to get out and get the items I need for this. Wouldn't this make a wonderful gift?!
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This sounds wonderful. I just have to find the eucalyptus.
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Hi, I would use fresh in preference, if I had availability to the herbs & leaves. Of course, this depends on where you live...but great idea!
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