The Natural Bath
Using herbs to create the perfect aromatic bath, including comfrey, lavender, chamomile, basil, mint, pine, nettle and rose.
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Natural Bath Issue #131 - April/May 1992 You've always
known how a warm, aromatic bath is. Scent has long been
recognized as the most evocative of the five senses —
memories can be recalled and moods altered with the
introduction of specific smells. No surprise, the cosmetics
industry has picked up on this, and loads their soaps with
scents that "wake you up," help you feel like a foreign
spring, or "energize you." The problem is that these
companies use chemicals, not botanicals, to awaken your
senses as well as your mind. Herbs can do all this and more
— and without the harsh stuff that damages your skin
and well-being.
One thing to remember: Your skin absorbs.
Along with scent, this is how herbal baths nourish and
rejuvenate your body, and also why you should be aware of
what goes into the products you use. So whether you're run
down or stressed out, whether you ache or itch, there is a
wide selection of herbs and oils to fulfill your needs:
Comfrey. Known as far back as 400 B.C.E.
Greece, comfrey is an extraordinary plant whose name
derives from the Latin conferva, meaning "water
plant healer." Allantoin is the primary ingredient
responsible for this reputation. According to The
Rodale Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs , allantoin
not only rejuvenates cells, but actually "promotes the
growth of new cells." For skin conditioning and healing
cuts and scratches, comfrey is unsurpassed.
Comfrey also alleviates the pain of bruises and pulled or
stiff muscles. Containing a large percentage of mucilage,
it soothes and softens your skin. You can add comfrey to
any herbal bath recipe and obtain beneficial results.
Lavender. The word derives from the Latin
verb "to wash," harking back to the Greek and Roman custom
of scenting their soaps and bath water with it. Lavender is
added to both baths and facial steaming for its stimulating
and cleansing attributes.
Roses. Not only do they smell terrific,
they act as an astringent, and are both cleansing and
soothing.
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