Bathing in Plants!
How delightful a luxurious bubble bath is! But even more beneficial is an herbal bath. For your health, there’s hardly anything better. Which herbs help in what way, and how do you prepare them?
Ingredients
Herbal bath instructions:
500 g of dried herbs, depending on the desired effect:
- Rosemary – stimulating
- Lemon balm, lavender, valerian, hop – calming
- Hay flowers – relieve rheumatic complaints and metabolic issues
- Chamomile and wheat bran – nourish the skin
- Thyme – alleviates colds
- Yarrow – supports women’s health
- Spruce and calamus – toning and strengthening
Preparation
Prepare an infusion by steeping the dried herbs in 2 to 3 liters of boiling water. Strain and add the infusion to your bathwater.
Shelf Life
(Best used fresh.)
Application
The water temperature for a full, three-quarter, or half herbal bath should be between 35 and 38°C. The recommended bath duration is 15 to 20 minutes. For individuals with circulatory issues, a three-quarter or half bath is preferable, as a full bath may be too taxing. After an herbal bath, it’s recommended to rest for at least 30 minutes.