CALMING HERBAL BATH 

To relieve psychoemotional tension or restore normal body functioning after stress, medicinal herbs can be effectively used. They work well on the nervous system not only when taken internally but also when applied externally. Therefore, we will discuss herbal baths.

During such a water procedure, healing plant components penetrate the body through two pathways: through the skin and the respiratory system. The action of warm water itself also contributes to well-being: it relaxes muscles and relieves tension. Herbal baths alleviate symptoms of nervous system disorders such as poor sleep, irritability, and low mood.

Herbal baths can be prepared from a variety of plants and their combinations: mint, lemon balm, sage, thyme, lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus, etc.

In case of nervous system disorders, herbal baths should be taken 2–3 times a week. After complete recovery, this method can be continued for general well-being.

To prepare a calming herbal bath, herbs are not added directly. First, an infusion should be made from the plant material. The recipe is provided below.

Herbal baths should not be taken in the following cases:

• During pregnancy
• During menstruation
• In case of heart and vascular diseases
• In case of hypertension

INGREDIENTS

• St. John’s Wort herb: 1 tbsp
• Linden flowers: 2 tbsp
• Peppermint leaves: 2 tbsp
• Chamomile flowers: 1 tbsp
• Thyme herb: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION METHOD

1. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil.
2. Cut a large piece of cheesecloth and fold it several times to create a square approximately 30 by 30 cm. Place the enumerated components on the fabric. Lift the edges of the cheesecloth upwards and tie it to form a sachet.
3. Place the herbs in a saucepan and pour the prepared decoction over them. Wait until the mixture boils.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture infuse for half an hour.
5. Prepare a bath with warm water (temperature not exceeding 40 degrees) and pour the prepared herbal infusion into it.
6. Take a short bath — no less than 15 and no more than 20 minutes. Note: you do not need to immerse yourself completely in the bath with the herbal infusion — the chest area should be above the water.

EFFECT

• Calming
• Relaxation
• Tension relief
• Mild sedative effect
• Improvement of mood
• Headache relief
• Improvement of the cardiovascular system.