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Preparing a soothing herbal bath simply requires a garden or a trip to your local health-food store. A healthy alternative to chemically-laden bath foams, salts and oils, herbal bath blends are both easy and inexpensive to make. Commercially-sold items usually contain nothing more than artificial fragrances and preservatives, mineral oil, and harsh detergents that can promote allergies, irritate your skin and even encourage vaginal infections. However, an all-natural herbal blend incorporated into a warm bath not only revives sagging spirits but also can help to heal a multitude of ailments, including minor wounds and bruises, fatigue, hemorrhoids, eczema, aching muscles, and poor circulation. Herbs can be added directly to baths orplaced in a bath bag (see right). A bath bag is easy to make using unbleached muslin or other natural light weight cotton fabric. A bath bag can also be made from using gauze or cheesecloth, tied in a bag by bringing the four corners of the material together and fastening it closed.
If you don't have dried herbs on hand, you can use tea bags containing appropriate herbs, such as chamomile or peppermint. Pour 1 quart of boiling water over 6 tea bags; then steep, covered for 30 minutes. Add the tea and the tea bags to the bathwater.
Quality counts when choosing herbs for your bath. To ensure that you are soaking in a chemical-free bath, buy herbs that are certified as organically grown from a mail-order supplier or health food store. You can also grow your own organic garden filled with favorite herbs. Once your herbs are ready to be harvested, you can dry them by hanging them in a sunny location or slowly heat them at about 125°F in the oven until dry.
Proper storage of your herbs is important. Store dried herbs in dark glass jars with airtight lids away from moisture, sunlight and heat in order to keep the fragrance and the essential oils from dissipating. Label the bottles with the name and date. Use the herbs within one year.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO MAKE AND USE HERB PREPARATIONS
Making your own herbal concoctions for medicinal purposes is really not that difficult. And since the best herbal preparations are those made when the plants are fresh, the better off you are to grow your own herbs and make your own preparations. But even the best plants can be ruined if you use the wrong kind of process in preparing your remedies. Your choice depends on the parts of the plant to be used, the form in which the remedy will be taken, and the desired result. Remember that herbal remedies are not one-shot wonder cures. Their effectiveness is based largely on a gradual cure.
The following ways of preparing your fresh herbs are those most commonly used in herbal medicine. Always use an enamel or non-metallic pot.
Infusion - this is a beverage made like tea, made by pouring boiled water over the plants and steeping to extract the active ingredients. The normal amounts are about 1/2 to 1 ounce of the plant to one pint of boiled water. You should let the mixture steep for five to ten minutes, covered, and strain the infusion into a cup.
Cold Extract - preparing herbs with cold water preserves the most volatile ingredients, while extracting only minor amounts of mineral salts and bitter principles. Add about double the amount of plant material used for an infusion to cold water and let sit for about 8 to 12 hours, strain and drink.
Decoction - this method or preparation allows you to extract primarily the mineral salts and bitter principles rather than vitamins and volatile ingredients. Bring ingredients to a boil (about half an ounce of plant parts per cup of water), then reduce heat and simmer for up to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and steep the mixture with the cover on the pot for a few minutes.
Juice - chop and press fresh plant parts to make juice, then add a bit of water and press again. This is excellent for getting vitamins and minerals from the plant. Drink the juice right away for the best results.
Syrup - make a basic syrup to which you will add medicinal ingredients by boiling 3 pounds of raw, brown sugar in a pint of water until it reaches the right consistency.
Powder - grind your dried plant parts until you have a powder. The powder can be taken with water, milk, soup, or swallowed in gelatin capsules.
Ointment - quick method: combine well one part of your powdered remedy with four parts hot petroleum jelly or lard. For purists: Add the decoction of the desired herb to olive oil and simmer until the water has completely evaporated. Add beeswax as needed to get a firm consistency. A little gum benzoin or a drop of tincture of benzoin per ounce of fat will help preserve the ointment.
Essence - dissolve 1 ounce of the herb's essential oil in a pint of alcohol; this method preserves the volatile oils of many plants which are not water-soluble.
Poultice - to make a poultice, you just crush the medicinal parts of the plant to a pulpy mass and heat. Mix with a hot, sticky substance such as moist flour or corn meal. Apply the pasty mixture directly to the skin. Wrap a hot towel around and moisten the towel periodically. A poultice will draw impurities from the body.
Herb Bath - herbal baths include the use of various herbal additives to enhance the natural healing power of the water. They are baths to which plant decoctions or infusions have been added. There are full and partial herbal baths. For a full bath some of the medicinal plant parts should be sewn into a cloth bag and then boiled in a quart of water; the strained mixture is then added to the bath. Sometimes you can put the bag right into the tub for a more thorough extraction of the herbal properties.
HERBAL BATH RECIPES & INSTRUCTIONS
When things get tough in your life, you are run down, not feeling well, need to unstress or need a pick-me-up, or just a luxurious moment for yourself, an herbal bath does wonders. Take some time for yourself. Lock the bathroom door, turn on some soothing music, light a few candles and take a wonderful herbal bath.
Baths have been enjoyed for their pleasure and benefit for centuries. Bath houses abounded in ancient Rome and Greece. In today's rush-rush-rush world a hot herbal bath is probably more necessary than they were in ancient Rome or Greece.
Now tossing a handful of fragrant herbs and flowers into your tub, and bathing with them floating on top of the water may seem - ahhhh, SO romantic! Maybe, but that method isn't very practical. Who wants to finish a relaxing, romantic or soothing bath and spend 20 minutes picking pieces of herb off of their wet skin! Talk about ruining a mood! Instead, you can tie the herbs up in some cheesecloth or in a muslin bag and hang them from the spout while the water is running, this is much neater, and certainly won't wreck your mental peace and quiet.
However, the best way is to make a strong infusion or decoction of the herbs you've selected and add that to the bath water. For an infusion, pour boiling water over 1/2 cup of the dried herbs and steep for 10-20 minutes, strain and add the liquid to the bath water. A decoction uses the same proportions of herbs and water, but the herbs are added to cold water and brought to a boil. This method is used for roots, large stems or woody pieces.
The temperature of the bath water is an important factor, and some attention should be paid to it. Keep your bath water between 98.6°F and 100°F for most herbal bath treatments. Warm water (temps around 98°F) soothes and relaxes, while cool water (temps around 80°F) stimulates. A comfortable relaxing temperature safe for pregnancy is between 99°F - 101°F. Be wary of very hot baths (temps around 104°F to 110°F are considered hot... Do not exceed 120°F), this can dehydrate, dry the skin, and exhaust you. That high a temperature can also be harmful if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or are pregnant. If the water is too hot, your skin will perspire, and your body will be less likely to fully absorb the healing properties of the herbs.
Note: Add the herbal bath blend once you have filled the tub with water; otherwise, the therapeutic steam will evaporate prematurely. To avoid dehydrating your skin, limit your bath time to about 20 minutes.
Extra Tip - In the bath, exfoliate your skin with coarse sea sponge or loofah to improve circulation and absorption of an herb's healing properties.
HERBAL BATH RECIPES
These recipes benefit not only your skin but also your emotions by providing you with some herbal aromas to inhale as you soak away the cares of the day.
Add herbs to your bath by either making an infusion of them and adding directly to the bath water, or putting the herbs into a muslin bag and tie it directly under the tap as the water is running. You can also add scented oil to the mixture if you want to. Here are some ideas for herbs to use:
- Chamomile - soothing and cleansing.
- Comfrey - rejuvenating.
- Lovage - deodorizing and cleansing.
- Lady's Mantle - soothes skin irritation.
- Black Tea - relieving sunburn pain.
- Mint - soothing and relaxing.
- Lavender - relaxing and aromatic.
Before incorporating any of these infusions into your bathwater, use the patch test on your skin. If you don't take baths, follow the instructions for any of the bath mixtures and use the cooled infusion as a body splash during your shower. Use the bath bag of herbs as a washcloth.
GENERAL RECIPES FOR HERBAL BATHS
OATMEAL HERBAL BATHS
1 cup Oatmeal
1 tablespoon Herbs of Choice
1 drop Essential Oil
Mix oatmeal, herbs and oil and fill bath bags with mixture. Oatmeal is used because it is a natural skin softener and cleanser.
STIMULATING BATHS: basil, bay, calendula, citronella, fennel, horseradish roots, lavender, lemon verbena, lovage root, marjoram, mint, nettle, pine needles, queen of the meadow, sage, rosemary, savory,thyme, vetiver root.
SOOTHING BATHS: catnip, chamomile, comfrey, elder, primrose, hyssop, jasmine, juniper berries, lemon balm, linden flowers, marshmallow root, melilot, mullein, passionflower flowers, roses, slippery elm inner bark, tansy, violet, valerian root, vervain (whole plant).
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HERBAL BATH CRYSTALS - MIND, BODY & SOUL
2 cups (16 ounce) Epsom Salt
A few drops Favorite Fragrance Essential Oil (Vanilla, Lavender, etc.)
A few drops Food Coloring (optional)
1/2 teaspoons Glycerin for moisturizing (optional)
Store in a re-sealable container to keep out moisture.
SKIN MOISTURIZING & INFLAMMATION
CHAMOMILE SKIN SOFTENING BATH RECIPE
4 cups Powdered Milk
1 cup Boiled Water
1/2 cup dried Chamomile or 5 Chamomile Tea bags
Steep chamomile in water for 20 minutes Strain liquid. Mix liquid with milk and add to bath water. Especially nice after a long days work.
ROSE PETALS FOR A ROSY GLOW
The petals of the Rose (Rose spp.) are not only soothing, but also contain a small amount of vitamin C; ascorbic acid is known to smooth and tone the skin. Adding rose petals to your bath will lightly moisturize dry, sensitive skin and encourage a healthy, rosy glow.
TROUBLED SKIN BATH
Summer can cause a variety of irritations to your skin. Try soaking in the Troubled Skin Bath as an aid in relieving some of them.
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Thyme
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Calendula Blossoms
1 quart boiling water
Add the herbs to the boiling water and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the infusion from the heat and let it cook to lukewarm. Strain the infusion and add to your bathwater.
CHAMOMILE FOR SKIN INFLAMMATION
Chamomile, both Roman (Anthemis nobilis) and German (Matricaria recutica) Chamomile are rich in antibacterial and analgesic volatile oils. Use either form of chamomile to relieve such skin inflammations as eczema and psoriasis.
RECIPE FOR DRY OR CHAPPED SKIN
Lavender for deep cleansing: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula vera) is derived from the Latin word lavare, which means "to cleanse." A fragrant additive in lotions, lavender is not only a relaxant but an antiseptic, as well. It can help to heal acne and other skin irritation, such as minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
1 cup dried Rose Petals
1/2 cup dried Lavender Flowers
Place the blend in the center of a 12-inch by 24-inch cheesecloth, folded in half to make a 12-inch square piece. Tie the cloth's ends together, using a rubber band to secure. Place the sachet in a 2-quart pot (not aluminum or copper), and add 1-1/2 quart of boiling water. Cover; steep for 1/2 hour. Add the infusion and the cheesecloth bag to the bathwater. Gently squeeze the sachet from time to time to release the herbal infusion into the bathwater.
RECIPE FOR ACNE OR ECZEMA
1 cup dried Chamomile Flowers
1/2 cup dried Lavender Flowers
Place the blend in the center of a 12-inch by 24-inch cheesecloth, folded in half to make a 12-inch square piece. Tie the cloth's ends together, using a rubber band to secure. Place the sachet in a 2-quart pot (not aluminum or copper), and add 1-1/2 quart of boiling water. Cover; steep for 1/2 hour. Add the infusion and the cheesecloth bag to the bathwater. Gently squeeze the sachet from time to time to release the herbal infusion into the bathwater.
RECIPE FOR POOR CIRCULATION
1 cup dried Rosemary Leaves
1/2 cup dried Chamomile Flowers
Place the blend in the center of a 12-inch by 24-inch cheesecloth, folded in half to make a 12-inch square piece. Tie the cloth's ends together, using a rubber band to secure. Place the sachet in a 2-quart pot (not aluminum or copper), and add 1-1/2 quart of boiling water. Cover; steep for 1/2 hour. Add the infusion and the cheesecloth bag to the bathwater. Gently squeeze the sachet from time to time to release the herbal infusion into the bathwater.
DEODORIZING BATH
All of the herbs in this recipe contain ingredients that will deodorize your body. It is a wonderful herbal mixture to enjoy after a hot day of working in the garden.
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Thyme
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Lavender Buds
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Rosemary
1 Muslin Bath Bag
1 quart Boiling Water
Add the fresh or dried herbs to the bag and close snugly. Add the bag to the water and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove the infusion from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Add the infusion and bag to your bathwater, using the bag of herbs as a washcloth.
RELAXATION & TENSION BATHS
FRAGRANT BATH
The herbs in this recipe will give you a fresh, pleasantly scented bath.
1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Sweet Marjoram
2 tablespoons fresh or 1 tablespoons dried Lavender Buds
2 tablespoons fresh or 1 tablespoons dried Peppermint
1 Muslin Bath Bag
1 quart Boiling Water
Add the fresh or dried herbs to the muslin bag and close snugly. Infuse the bath bag or herbs in the boiling water and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Let the infusion cool to lukewarm, then add it and the bath bag to your bathwater.
RELAXATION BATH
1/2 cup fresh or 1/4 cup dried Lemon Balm
1/2 cup fresh or 1/4 cup dried German Chamomile Blossoms
2 cups Boiling Water
Add the herbs to the boiling water. Cover and infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and add to your bathwater.
HERBS FOR STIFF MUSCLES & ACHING JOINTS
A combination of Sage and Strawberry Leaves, or Sage and Mugwort can be quite soothing. Also try a combination of Agrimony, Chamomile and Mugwort (equal parts).
1/2 cup dried Lemon Balm Leaves
1/2 cup dried Rosemary Leaves
1/4 cup dried Chamomile Flowers
Place the blend in the center of a 12-inch by 24-inch cheesecloth, folded in half to make a 12-inch square piece. Tie the cloth's ends together, using a rubber band to secure. Place the sachet in a 2-quart pot (not aluminum or copper), and add 1-1/2 quart of boiling water. Cover; steep for 1/2 hour. Add the infusion and the cheesecloth bag to the bathwater. Gently squeeze the sachet from time to time to release the herbal infusion into the bathwater.
Rosemary for sore muscles: The dried leaves of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) have an invigorating and warming effect on the body. Added to bathwater, they make an excellent remedy for aching joints, sore muscles, and poor circulation.
HERBS FOR A TONIC BATH
Have more day left to deal with than you have energy to do it with? You might need this type of bath which yields the most benefit if repeated each evening for several evenings in a row. Try Comfrey, Alfalfa, Parsley and Orange Peel in equal parts. Or equal parts of Rose Petals, Orange Blossoms and Lavender. After several evening soaks you just might end the day with a little energy surplus.
HERBS TO RELIEVE TENSION
We have SO much stress and tension in our modern day world. Researchers have found that stress and tension can manifest themselves in all kinds of sickness and dis-ease. Try a combination of your choice of any of the following to soothe the mind and body: Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Hyssop, Jasmine Flowers, Lemon Balm, Lavender Flowers, Linden Flower, Passion Flower Blossoms, Roses, Slippery Elm Bark, Valerian Roots and Violets. You can use equal parts of the herbs, or vary the proportions to suit your own needs.
Lemon Balm for relaxation: A Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) bath is a perfect way to end your day. Its tart, lemony scent helps revive spirits, lifting depression.
HERBS FOR A STIMULATING BATH
A combination of any of these herbs can provide a wonderful lift at the end of a hectic day: Basil, Bay Leaves, Fennel, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Thyme (sounds like an Italian meal), Peppermint, Nettle, Pine Needles (Pine Needles harvested from your Yule Tree, stripped and saved in a glass jar for later use), Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Calendula or Vetiver Root.
HERBS FOR ACHY FEET
Almost all of us have had tired, achy feet at least once in our lives. Here are some herbs that make a marvelous foot bath, soak for 30 minutes or so, then talk someone into a foot massage - heaven on earth! Try Agrimony, Burdock, Lavender Flowers, Mustard Seeds, Sage, Witch Hazel and Wormwood.
COLDS & CONGESTION
There are many other herbs that can be used. For instance, try adding a some Eucalyptus Leaves, Fennel and Horehound when you have a cold. Lovely fragrances can be obtained with Angelica Root, Bay Leaves, Cloves, Jasmine and Lavender Flowers, Lovage Root, Peppermint, Orange Leaves, flowers and peet, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Rose Petals, Rosemary or sandalwood. Be creative, come up with your own favorite combinations! You will find that an herbal bath, instead of a luxury, may well become a necessity.
FOR COLDS & CONGESTION RECIPE
1/2 cup dried Thyme Leaves
1 cup dried Sage Leaves
1/4 cup dried Rosemary Leaves
Place the blend in the center of a 12-inch by 24-inch cheesecloth, folded in half to make a 12-inch square piece. Tie the cloth's ends together, using a rubber band to secure. Place the sachet in a 2-quart pot (not aluminum or copper), and add 1-1/2 quart of boiling water. Cover; steep for 1/2 hour. Add the infusion and the cheesecloth bag to the bathwater. Gently squeeze the sachet from time to time to release the herbal infusion into the bathwater.
QUALITY SUPPLIES & PRODUCTS
Mountain Rose Herbs: Aloe Vera Gel (8 oz to 5 gallons)
This incredibly stable Aloe Vera Gel with a pourable consistency is highly beneficial for dietary, cosmetic, and household use. A helpful and indispensable household ally for treating burns, bites, and other skin maladies. Pulverized from the inner fillet of certified organically grown Aloe Vera plants, and further filtered to produce a clear and consistent Aloe gel with a well rounded, and fresh odor. Contains 99.7% pure organic Aloe Vera, and natural preservatives and stabilizers consisting of Potassium Sorbate, and Citric Acid at a percentage not to exceed 0.3%. May occasionally contain pieces of pulp and inner fillet. The 8 ounce retail bottle is packaged with a pump top and the other sizes are packaged in bulk. Choose from 4 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Apricot Kernel Meal (1 lb to 50 lbs)
A natural source, finely ground meal from the pits/kernels of Apricots. This is an ideal medium that produces a gritty sensation for soaps, facial scrubs and exfoliating body care products. Works wonderfully as a stand-alone application that can be applied to the skin or it can be included with other ingredients in developing your final product. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Arrowroot Powder, Organic (1 lb to 5 lbs)
A natural powdered root starch that is white in color and very light in weight from the genus of plant Maranta arundinacea. Our certified organic Arrowroot powder is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food preparations, as a base for some of your body care formulations, and it is the main foundation for most body powders. Choose from 2 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Baking Soda (1 lb to 50 lbs)
A natural source Sodium Bicarbonate that complements body care recipes by adding a smooth texture to creams and lotions. Also acts as a wonderful pH stabilizer and subdues viscosity thus making your products easier to handle. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Borax Powder, Cosmetic Grade Sodium Borate (1 lb to 50 lbs)
A natural source cosmetic grade Sodium Borate that does not contain surfactants and detergents which are commonly found in commercial Borax products. Borax acts as an emulsifier, natural preservative and buffering agent for moisturizers, scrubs and bath salts. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Buckwheat Hulls, Organic (1 lb to 25 lbs)
A great medium for making all natural pillows, herbal packs and cushions. These certified organic Buckwheat hulls are an economic and environmentally safe solution for those of us producing our own handicrafts for the natural home. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Castille Soap, Liquid, Organic (8 oz to 5 gallons)
A truly luxuriant, extra mild and gentle liquid soap made from certified organic ingredients. No harsh chemicals, additives, colorants, sudsing agents or other ingredients, just pure derivatives from plant sources. Great for the face, body, as an all purpose wash, and it makes a wonderful base ingredient for your own soaps and shampoos. Enjoy the cleaning power of pure liquid castille soap that suds beautifully, without leaving a residue. The 8 ounce bottle comes in retail package with pump top and all other sizes are packaged in bulk plastic bottles. Contains: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut and Olive Oils (with retained glycerine), organic Jojoba oil, organic Aloe Vera, and Rosemary extract. Choose from 4 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Citric Acid (1 lb to 50 lbs)
This anhydrous Citric Acid comes from the fermentation of crude fruit sugars and is chiefly used to help extend a products shelf life, in retaining a products texture and guarding against appearance loss. It is also a fabulous base ingredient in bath fizzies and scrubbing salts. Blends easily and fluidly without creating a gritty feeling to the final product. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Grapefruit Seed Extract (1 oz to 1 gallon)
This Citricidal brand Grapefruit seed extract is one of the most widely applied ingredients for its anti-bacterial & preservative qualities. It has marvelous stabilizing properties and has become a regular part of most of our body care formulations. This Grapefruit seed extract is combined with glycerin where as most suppliers have their extracts based in propylene glycol. A much cleaner alternative. Choose from 5 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Lecithin Powder (1 lb to 44 lbs)
Lecithin is a waxy like ingredient derived from soybeans. It acts as an emulsifier and thickening agent for both food and cosmetic products and improves a products shelf life by acting as a mild preservative. A valuable ingredient for cosmetic creams, lotions and other body delights. Powdered lecithin blends easily and disperses evenly into most products and recipes. Certified Non-GMO. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Lecithin Liquid, Organic (8 oz to 1 gallon)
A revolutionary process which does not utilize solvent or alcohol extraction has now awarded us with certified organic liquid lecithin. A special medium for both dietary and cosmetic purposes, this lecithin acts as an emulsifier and thickening agent for body care products and improves a products shelf life by acting as a mild preservative. Because of its liquid nature, it may be seamlessly blended into cosmetic creations, thus removing blending barriers commonly found in both granules and powder. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Menthol Crystals (4 oz to 55 lbs)
A carefully crafted, natural product that originates from Mint essential oil extraction. Menthol crystals come from freezing the base concentrate oil from a common mint, Mentha arvensis. From here the crystals are commonly applied to cosmetics, salves and balms, which are created to assist in coughs, congestion, upper respiratory problems, and the Flu. A great inhalant by itself and easily combined into recipes. Choose from 4 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Stearic Acid (1 lb to 55 lbs)
A white, waxy, natural acid found in animal and vegetable fats. Our Stearic acid is from vegetable origins and is manufactured and designed to blend well with your cosmetic recipes. These small flakes are ideal as an emulsifying agent in creams, lotions, deodorants and most natural body care. Stearic acid is best known for the "pearly" and "waxy" feel that it adds to your body care products, which ultimately has a cooling effect when applied on the skin. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Vegetable Glycerine (16 oz to 5 gallons)
This pure 100% USP grade vegetable glycerine (glycerin) is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a natural emollient that adds a cooling effect on the skin and has become a predominant ingredient in most skin care products and soaps. Vegetable glycerine is also the principal medium for the manufacturing of non-alcohol based herbal extracts, which are called glycerites. This makes for a sweet alcohol free extract that can be easily administered to children, animals and those with alcohol sensitivities. Kosher certified and suitable for food and cosmetic use. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Witch Hazel Extract (16 oz to 5 gallons)
Unlike commercial Witch Hazel extracts which contain more alcohol than actual Witch Hazel, and having only been distilled once; the line we offer leads in both quality and potency. Enjoy this true Witch Hazel extract which has been double distilled in only a 14% alcohol base. Contains 86% Witch Hazel Extract and 14% grain alcohol. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Epsom Salts (1 lb to 50 lbs)
Epsom Salt is a truly luxurious product, often overlooked for its therapeutic benefits, and is principally used in bath salts to sooth, relax, and relieve sore muscles. They can be used as a stand alone salt for soaking, or may be blended with essential oils and botanicals for a truly splendid bathing experience. Aside from cosmetic use, Epsom Salt has numerous medicinal benefits and supplies the body with magnesium and sulfates. Therapeutic/Coarse Grade. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Dead Sea Salt (1 lb to 55 lbs)
A luxuriant sea salt extracted and solar dried from the saline and mineral rich marshes of the confined Dead Sea. Dead sea salt is a nutrient rich, extremely fine, and partially moist salt perfect for bath products and scrubbing blends. Because of its moisture content we have found it easily mixed with other ingredients with little or no separation. This salt is extremely wealthy in numerous key elements and has proven to be one of the best therapeutic salts available. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Himalayan Pink Salt (1 lb to 55 lbs)
Himalayan Pink Salt is one of the purest salts available for culinary, therapeutic and cosmetic uses. This delectable salt is hand mined from the pristine Himalayan mountain range and the crystals range dramatically in color from off-white to a lustrous pink, which indicates a quantifiable amount of 84 trace elements & iron. The benefits are endless but Himalayan Pink Salt is primarily used for gourmet cooking and in bath preparations. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Sea Salt, Fine or Coarse (1 lb to 50 lbs)
An excellent food and cosmetic grade sea salt from the coast of California. All natural, solar evaporated sea salt that makes the perfect scrub, bath salt, or for inclusion in your custom formulated bath blends. Lovingly create your own bath salts by mixing dried herbs, flowers and botanicals, or add your own essential oils to create an euphoric bathing experience. Choose from coarse or fine. Choose from 3 different sizes.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Aromatherapy Essential Oils
The essential oils offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are 100% pure steam distilled plant oils with an unsurpassable fragrance, exceptional depth, magnificent keynote, and are free of carriers, diluents and other inputs. Here you will find some of the worlds most magnificent oils from reputable distillers and suppliers we know, trust, and have a wonderful working relationship with. Mountain Rose Herbs essential oils are processed from freshly harvested material within clean distilleries, thus promising you some of the most magnificent oils available on the market.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Hydrosols & Flower Waters
Flower waters also known as hydrosols, hydroflorates or distillates are products from the direct steam distillation of whole plant materials. Unlike their "essential oil added to water" counterparts, true steam distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer, and are more true to their scent. They are wonderful and inexpensive as a facial splash, as a deodorant, an air freshener, in the spa, for skin application, during massage, as a base in your body care recipes, and most may be used in culinary creations. They are moisturizing, fragrant, cooling and contain similar properties as essential oils but in much less concentration, which makes them a lovely alternative to those with sensitivities.
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