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Aromatic Bath For Stress & AnxietyBy Andrea Lewis
The therapeutic use of water is older than history. It can be found in the myths of the gods of early civilization, as well as the parchments of the Greek philosopher/physician Hippocrates. Hippocrates and other physicians of antiquity taught the use of specific baths of various temperatures, herbs and/or minerals as treatments for many diseases. Today, we are fortunate to have those herbs in the form of their primary active ingredient: essential oils. Whether elevating the spirits, encouraging relaxation, increasing mental attention, or soothing sore muscles, essential oil-based bath products are often formulated in accordance with tenets of homeopathy and/or various other herbal medicine traditions. But you needn't purchase a packaged product, if you enjoy the exercise of making your own. You can even use "straight" essential oils to great affect.
There are, at least, four ways to use essential oils in the bath:
When using undiluted essential oils in the bath:
For calming down after a long day, we recommend 6 drops Lavender, 5 drops Petitgrain, 5 drops Clary Sage, and 4 drops Pine. For a good night's sleep, we recommend 8 drops Coriander, 6 drops Lavender, 4 drops Marjoram, and 4 drops Chamomile. This bath should take place as close to bed time as possible, as it is VERY relaxing and effective.
Pre-Bath Body Oils:
Non-Dispersible Oils Recipe: You can use, as base, any oils with the exception of Red Turkey Castor Oil, which completely disperses in water. Just remember, use no more than 15 drops essential oils per tablespoon base oils. The following bath oil recipe not only releases stress, it improves the look of aging skin, as well.
2 Tbs Apricot Kernel oil
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