Relax in a Herbal Bath

There is nothing like a hot bath to relax and rid the day of its stress. Just the thought of being immersed in a tub of soothing scented water offers the mind a comforting sensation. Milk Bath recipes are easily made at home using household items. The use of herbs can revitalize or sooth the mind, body and spirit.

Herb Bath Bags
(makes 8)
#1 - Soothing

8 - 12” x 4” pieces of Muslin
Needle and Thread
2 oz Chamomile Flowers
2 oz Lime Blossom
1 oz Hop Flowers
2 oz Coarse Oatmeal
8 - 10” lengths of ribbon

Fold the fabric rectangles in half and sew up two sides. Turn the bag from the right side out (so the seams are on the inside). Mix the herbs and oats, and fill the bags with the fixture. To close the bag, tie a knot at the top of the sachet with the ribbon. When you fill the tub with warm water, make another loop with the ribbon and hang is around the water tap so that the water flows through the sachet.

Herb Bath Bags
(makes 6)
#2 - Revitalizing

6 - 12” x 4” pieces of Muslin
Needle and Thread
½ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons Marjoram
2 tablespoons Spearmint/Mint
2 tablespoons Lemon Balm
2 tablespoons Lemon Verbena
2 tablespoons Chamomile
6 - 10” lengths of Ribbon

Fold the fabric rectangles in half and sew up two sides. Turn the bag from the right side out (so the seams are on the inside). Mix the herbs and oats, and fill the bags with the fixture. To close the bag, tie a knot at the top of the sachet with the ribbon. When you fill the tub with warm water, make another loop with the ribbon and hang is around the water tap so that the water flows through the sachet.