BATH TIME

SCENTED BATH FOR MEN
Mix equal parts of lavender and pine needles. Boil and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and add to bath water. Lavender, verbena, nutmeg, geranium, lemon balm, and thyme are all good to add for a manly scent. If desired, you may add 1 tablespoon (or more) of the herb mixture to enhance the scent.

HERBAL LOVE BATH
This is to pamper yourself when you're down. Mix 7 cups lavender, 6 cups of rosemary, 5 cups rose petals, 4 cups lovage, 3 cups verbena leaves, 1 cup each of thyme, mint, marjoram, and orris powder. Put in a container and keep tighly closed. To use, put 1/4 cup of the mixture in a muslinbag and tie securly. Boil the bath ball in a quart of water for 10 minutes. Add to bath water and scrub with bath ball. Makes a nice gift.

FOOT BATH 1
Soak your tierd and aching feet! It really does feel good if you throw in a handful of your favorite herb. Lavender, calendula leaves, and all the mints are very refreshing.

FOOT BATH 2
Pour 1 quart of boiling water over 4-5 handfuls of silver birch bark and steep for 30 minutes. Strain off bark and pour into the  foot bath. This can also be used in your bath water as it helps to soothe aching muscles and helps the pain of arthritis.

BATH SALTS
Mix together 1/2 cup of  sea salt, 1/2 cup Epsom salts, and 1/2 cup baking soda. Mix well, adding food coloring and scented oils if desired. Keep tightly closed. Add to bath water by tablespoons to desire strenth. It makes a very soothing and relaxing bath, as well as being good for your skin.

BATH POWDER
Simply add a few drops of scented oil to corn starch or arrowroot. Apply after bath.

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