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Scented Waters, Infusions & Decoctions

Rose petals, lemon, rosemary, marjoram, orange, pennyroyal, lavender 
and basil are only a few of the materials that form a base for 
scented waters. Waters that can be added to your bath or even used to 
fill finger bowls to wash up after eating ribs and wings. Some 
scented waters are called infusions or decoctions. No matter the 
name, all are easy to make. 

Scented Waters
To make scented water from flowers use one ounce of fresh OR one half 
ounce of dried petals and one cup of boiling water. Place petals in a 
glass sealer jar and pour hot water over the flowers. Cover and leave 
for one hour. Strain and bottle. Any flower scented water can be 
enhanced by mixing one or two drops of essential oils to the mixture 
just prior to bottling. Alternatively, one tablespoon of essential 
rose oil and eight cups of distilled water will make a stronger 
scented rose water. Bottle, shake well and leave for approximately 
one week before using. 

Infusions 
Added to the bath water, infusions can be soothing and relaxing, 
invigorating or even help those tired muscles. To make your 
infusions, use one ounce of fresh or one half ounce of dried herbs 
and two cups of boiling water. Pour water over herbs, cover and leave 
until cool, strain and bottle. 

Decoctions 
Simmer for 30 minutes in a covered saucepan, six tablespoons of 
chopped, fresh or three tablespoons of dried herbs with two cups of 
water. Remove from heat, leave covered to cool, strain and bottle. 

NOTE: Do not put herbs directly into your bathwater as they will 
stick to you and your bathtub. Create a scented water using the 
methods above and add to bath while running the water. The strength 
of scent you desire will be determined by the amount of scented water 
you add.