An easy recipe to draw yourself a beautiful bath

Allow yourself some time out: follow this simple recipe with just a few ingredients and pamper yourself with an incredibly soothing bath – you won’t regret it!

Balancing work and family while still taking care of your own needs is not easy. Certainly you’ve heard it before: to be able to give to others you first have to fill your own cup.

There are many ways in which you can release tension (including yoga), but this time I have a simple herbal bath for stressed moms for you. Read on to learn how to prepare it at home.

Chamomile, calendula and lavender in individual pots on light blue cloth

A herbal bath for stressed moms

Materials you’ll need for the herbal bath

  • A large jar, preferably a dark glass container to preserve the herbal mix and protect it from UV light.
  • A muslin bag or gauze handkerchief. This will act as a large tea bag and prevent the herbs from clogging the drain.
  • A sticker to indicate date and ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 3 parts chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
  • 2 parts calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • 1 part lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

I prefer to use organically sourced herbs whenever possible. I like brands like Sonnentor (Germany) and Kräuterlokal (Switzerland). You can also find them in health food shops.

Directions

  • Mix the herbs in the indicated proportions in the jar. Place two handfuls into a cotton muslin bag or gauze handkerchief, tie it to the nozzle of the bath tub.
  • Let hot water run through if for a few minutes.
  • Adjust the water temperature and let the bag float in the tub as you bathe.
  • To transform your bath into a complete wellness program, add 1-2 cups of Epsom salt (Magnesium sulfate) to the water and soak in for at least 15 minutes.
  • You can store the remaining herbs in the jar properly labelled. Keep it in a dark, cool space away from children and pets.
*** Disclaimer ***

Some of the ingredients mentioned in this article may cause allergies. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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