Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 HERBAL BATHS An herbal bath can be made just for a specific part of the body, such as the hands, hips or feet, or can be a full- body bath. Because the skin is the largest digestive organ in the body, it will readily absorb the herbal properties in the bath and affect the parts being submerged, but in a gentle way. Of course the stronger the bath made, the greater and more rapid the effect will be. In the treating of infants, baths are especially useful and effective as the baby will assimilate what it needs through the skin without needing to take the herbs internally. Likewise, this is a safe method for treating the elderly. Baths can help stimulate blood circulation, warm the body, heal infections and inflammations, help headaches, lower fevers, calm the nerves and relax, relieve chills and eliminate aches, pains, cramps and spasm, to mention just a few of their uses. In general, the less sever the condition, the less strong and frequent the bath needs to be, and vice versa. The effect the bath will have on the body depends on the herbs included, and they can be used singly, or several in combination. The only limits are your imagination. HOW TO MAKE AN HERBAL BATH Method 1—yields a stronger bath: Chop up or grate desired herbs. Make an infusion (tea), as appropriate. Add tea to hot bath water. Soak and enjoy. Method 2—yields a weaker bath: Chop up or grate desired herbs. Place in a thin cloth bag and tie closed. Tie bag under bath faucet and let hot water pour through bag in filling up tub, or simply place bag in tub. Soak and enjoy. Amounts: If using Method 1, make 2 gallons of herb tea. If using Method2, use 2-6 ounces of herbs, depending on strength desired and herbs used. Weaker herbs need larger quantities while stimulating herbs can be used more sparingly. Doses: Take baths as needed. Storage: Bath herbs are not stored after use. A bath may be made from any herbs left on hand and is especially good use for herbs stored a long time when their medicinal actions have weakened, usually within a year or two (depending on the form in which they are stored). From The Herbs of Life by Lesley Tierra, Herbalist Blessings, Starr People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to discourage yours. ~Author Unknown Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead. ~ Author Unknown Some people are like slinkies. They're not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Much of the information I post to groups is gathered from other sites unless otherwise noted. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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