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Herbal Bath Recipes

Here are some nice herbal bath recipes for you to enjoy

For A Sleep Inducing Bath

4 tb Dried chamomile
3 tb Dried lemon balm
2 tb Dried passionflower
1 tb Dried valerian

If you're feeling agitated at bedtime, the right herbal combination can help you drift right off into the REM stage. Herbs that you might use in a bedtime bath include chamomile, hops, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, passionflower, sandalwood and valerian.

Bath For Emotional Balance

1/2 c Dried orange peel or 1/2 Whole fresh orange; sliced
3 tb Dried jasmine flowers
2 tb Dried sandalwood chips

Herbal remedies for feelings like nervousness, tension, anxiety or emotional fatigue. Try whole herbs like chamomile, jasmine, juniper, lavender, orange, rose, rosemary or sandalwood. For a bath that'll restore your sense of balance, make an infusion of the listed herbs.

Bath To Help Varicose Veins

2 tb Dried ginger powder or 4 tb Fresh gingerroot; chopped
4 tb Dried juniper
2 tb Dried rosemary
4 tb Dried lemon peel or 1 Whole lemon; quartered

The condition is largely hereditary, but a case of varicose veins can be made worse by bad habits; standing for long periods of time, wearing tight clothing, and sitting with the legs crossed. Hormonal fluctuations also can contribute to varicosity. Herbal baths can help, although you should be careful not to take baths that are too hot (extreme temperatures can exacerbate the problem). Whole herbs that you can use in a bath to help boost circulation in the legs include geranium, ginger, juniper, lemon, peppermint and rosemary.

Circle Bath

COLOR: Purple
3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense

Bathe in before any form of magickal working to strengthen, purify and prepare yourself for ritual

~Source Unknown

Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe

Lavender Bath Bomb

Things You'll Need:

Citric acid (You can get this at the drug store)
Baking soda 

Dried lavender

Lavender essential Oil
Food coloring
Almond oil
Molds
Waxed paper
Airtight container

Step 1.
Stir together 1/2 cup of citric acid, 1 and 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of dried lavender. It may help to powder your dried lavender with a mortar and pestle before beginning.

Step 2.
Add 15 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 tsp. of water to the mixture. Add about 5 drops of food coloring if you want brighter bombs

Step 3.
Drizzle almond oil slowly into the mixture, stirring constantly. Add the oil slowly, using between 2 and 6 tbsp. You have added enough oil once the mixture holds together in a ball without crumbling.

Step 4.
Pack the bath bomb mixture firmly into lightly oiled molds. Once the mixture has set for a minute or two, tap your bath bombs onto a sheet of waxed paper and allow them to dry thoroughly. Once dry, store your finished lavender bath bombs in an airtight container.

source-Ravenandcrone.com

Minty Fresh Bath

Minty Fresh Bath

1 cup fresh (chopped) or 1/4 cup dried mint
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon of almond extract

Mix ingredients together then place in a mesh bag or piece of cheesecloth. Place under hot running water. Lay back & enjoy.