Herbal Bathing

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Herbal BathingBy Kami McBrideHerbal bathing is a great way to relax, heal and support healthy skinfunction. The skin is the largest organ in the body. It contributes tomany important functions such as secretion, absorption, excretion,

temperature regulation, immune function, and sensory reception. The skinhas receptor sites that transfer information through the nervous system tothe spinal cord and brain. It not only provides a boundary between us and

the rest of the world, but because of its millions of receptor sites, is amajor player in how we perceive, experience, and interact with the world.The skin is also a major organ of elimination just like our lungs, kidneys

and colon. It plays a key role in helping our body to eliminate toxins,heavy metals, and carcinogenic substances. Herbs have many healing benefitsfor the skin and there are many simple herbal bathing treatments that can

help our skin do its job of keeping us healthy.Herbal BathsNerve Tonic Bath4 gallons water� cup lavender leaf and flower� cup oatstraw� cup lemon balm1 cup whole oatsInvigorating Bath

4 gallons water� cup rosemary� cup calendula� cup yarrow leafand flowerBedtime Bath4 gallons water2 cups lavender1 cup chamomilePleasure Bath4 gallons water4 cups rose petals

De-tox Bath4 gallons water1 cup burdock root1 cup elder flowers1 cup yarrow flowers1 cup Epsom saltsKami's Calming Garden Bath2 cups lavender flowers2 cups lemon verbena leaf

1 cup rosemary leaf and flower1 cup California poppy leaf and flower� cup catnip leafHealing flower Bath� cup fresh calendula flowers� cup fresh lavender flowers� cup rose geranium leaf� cup fresh rose petals

� cup fresh peppermint leaf-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

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