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The adding of flowers (as well as leaves) can turn your bath into a giant flower essence, and bring the unique gifts of individual plant “spirits” into your for transformation and healing. Try taking a bath with Calendula flowers and notice how bright and sunny you feel emerging from the bath. Any of the herbs you use as tea can also be ‘consumed’ in the bath. In fact, one of the best ways to get kids to take herbs is in the bath. Remember, our skin is our largest organ of absorption and elimination so whatever you are bathing in you take into your body.
If you aren’t into the clean up after a bath with herbs you can tie them into a bandanna, or pillowcase depending on the size (white pine boughs, to aid depression, are large!) You can also make a strong tea and add the brew to your bath. Oatmeal is a great soother of nerves. Make a pot of oatmeal with extra water and pour the liquid off into the tub before eating the rest!
There are many different combinations of herbs you can use in your tub. Check out the bulk herb section at the Coop and see what calls to you. I like fresh plants in my bath. I have to admit that it was kinda creepy at first having extra tickles in the tub with plants floating around so you may experience that at first too. Just remember to choose your plants intentionally, put on some nice music, lower the lighting, and make the bath time a ritual of transformation.
Essential oils –a few drops will do, are also a nice addition to the water. The scents and their healing properties go directly to our limbic system in our brains and elicit immediate results. Choose your oils for soothing and relaxing. You can keep this practice to less that 30 min if you are pressed for time and emerge from the tub the radiant, beautiful, loving person you have always been. Let the stress go down the drain as you empty the bath and give gratitude to the water element for the refreshment and transformation. May your bath renew, enliven and enrich your days. Let inspiration guide the intentions you have for yourself. Thank you for all you are and all you do to keep your path one of blessing and grace. You have the power to refresh yourself, and renew your purpose through the simple act of drawing a tub of transformation.