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Directions for all herb baths: Soak about 1/2 cup of herbs in water overnight.

The next day, simmer for about 10 minutes and strain the liquid into the bath

water.

 

OR: Place about 1/2 cup of herbs into a drawstring bag made of fairly loosely

woven material (cheesecloth is ideal), or place in the center of a circle of

material, and secure tightly. Tie the bag on the tap so that hot water from the

tap flows through it.

 

For Insomnia: equal quantities lemon balm, chamomile, catnip, hops. To relieve

eczema: equal quantities comfrey, lemon grass, nettle, dandelion, peppermint.

For bruises, swellings and sprains: thyme, marigold (calendula), comfrey.

Aching muscles and joints: chamomile, comfrey root, sage, nutmeg. Or: thyme, nettles, rue, chamomile, dill, mugwort, comfrey. Rejuvenating bath: Comfrey, alfalfa, parsley, orange peel. To heal sores: Comfrey, nettle, red clover, rosehip, lemon grass. Another healing bath: Yarrow, rosemary, chamomile, comfrey.

Antiseptic bath: Peppermint, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus. After a workout: bay leaf, rosemary, hyssop, lavender. Itchy skin bath: lavender, orange peel, thyme, mint, sage, rosemary, comfrey root, cloves, rose leaf.

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