November 19, 2021, by Stacy Karen

Herbal bath teas and soaks are simple to prepare and make great homemade gifts! Creating an herbal bath tea takes just a few steps and includes selecting herbs and salts then placing them in a muslin bag or on a circle of cheesecloth and tying up the sides (if you’re unsure how to do this, see: How to Make Bath Bags).

Optional additions such as oats, sea salt, Epsom salt, and/or essential oils add extra soothing benefits to your bath tea.

An herbal bath tea or soak can also be made by brewing an extra strong tea (using 3-4 ounces of herbs), straining it, and pouring directly into the tub. This recipe for a DIY Deeply Relaxing Herbal Bath Soak is a great example of how to make a steeped therapeutic bath tea and soak (video included!). 

Herbs Suitable for Bath Teas:

Roses – anti-inflammatory, astringent, also helpful in treating insomnia and nervous tension. 
Lavender – calming and sleep-inducing. 
Chamomile – relaxing and calming. Perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. 
Peppermint – invigorating and energizing. 
Calendula – skin soothing and anti-inflammatory. Lemon Balm –  helps calm restlessness and treat inflammatory conditions. 
Rosemary – astringent, useful for cell-regeneration, and wound healing. 
Plantain – anti-inflammatory and astringent, also useful in wound healing.

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