Handmade Bath Tea Recipes
Always consult your physician if you have high blood pressure, are pregnant
or have other medical concerns before using essential oils or herbs.
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HERBAL BATH BAG
2 tablespoons dried Chamomile
2 tablespoons dried Rose Petals
2 tablespoons dried orange blossoms
1 coffee filter (large)
8 X 8 inch piece of lace fabric (if giving as a gift)
ribbon
Combine the herbs ina bowl, stirring until well mixed. Spoon mixture into coffee filter and secure closed with embroidery thread or ribbon. Place filter in the center of the lace. Gather together the edges and secure by tying and knotting the ribbon around it. Tie the end of ribbon in another knot at the top so that the ribbon forms a large loop that can be hung from the bathtub water spout.
To use, hang the bag from the water spout and let it steep in warm bath.
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SCENTED BATH BAG
1 ounce rolled oats
1 ounce dried Lavender
1 ounce dried Lemon Balm or Lemon Verbena leaves
1/2 ounce dried Orange Peel
1/2 ounce dried Lemon Peel
2 dried bay leaves
2 dried rosemary sprigs
8 small muslin bags
In large bowl, mix the oats, lavender and lemon balm. Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the oranges and lemon peel and bay leaves and add to mixture in bowl. Break up the sprigs of rosemary and add to mixture. Divide mixture between the 8 bags and fasten with string. To use, hang the bags from the hot tap of running water. You can continue to use the bag until fragrance is no longer evident.
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ON-THE-GO BATH TEA
Try this treatment for an energy boost. It is very stimulating, so don’t use it before going to bed or when you’re trying to relax.
1 tablespoon dried or fresh Rosemary
1 teaspoon dried or fresh Sage
1/2 tablespoon dried of fresh Eucalyptus
1/4 cup oats
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MUSCLE-SAVER BATH TEA
The oil in juniper berries helps break down the surface tension of the skin. Oil of peppermint adds to the aromatic pleasure of this bag, and lavender is relaxing. People with arthritis will enjoy this bag.
1 teaspoon Juniper
2 tablespoons dried or fresh Peppermint
2 tablespoons dried or fresh Spearmint
2 tablespoons dried or fresh Lavender Flowers and leaves
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REFRESHING CITRUS BATH
1 teaspoon dried Comfrey
1 teaspoon dried Alfalfa
1 teaspoon dried Parsley
fresh lemon peel
fresh orange peel
Put above into muslin bag. Tie under tap and let water flow through. After tub is filled, put bag in water and steep.
