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Natural skin and hair care

Bath for joints and muscles

Salt, juniper and essential oils in a bath bag.

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Time
5 minutes
Makes
One bath bag
Juniper

Epsom salt and baking soda soften the water, juniper and a few essential oils add a warm, resinous scent. A warm bath helps stiff muscles relax.

Ingredients

  • 290 g Epsom salt
  • 70 g dendritic salt (fine salt)
  • 120 g baking soda
  • 25 g juniper berries
  • 3 drops cypress oil
  • 3 drops peppermint oil
  • 3 drops chamomile oil
  • 3 drops rosemary oil

Step by step

  1. Put everything in a muslin bag, shake and tie it closed.
  2. Put the bag under the hot tap in the bath and leave it in while you bathe.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 81

    Juniper

    Juniperus communis

    The berries are traditionally used as a diuretic, for digestive complaints and externally for joint pain. Clinical evidence is limited.

    Western herbal medicine+5Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 233

    Cypress

    Cupressus sempervirens

    Traditionally attributed effects: antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, diuretic.

    Greco-Roman medicine+2Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 3

    Mint

    Mentha × piperita

    Peppermint oil has been studied in irritable bowel syndrome and may reduce abdominal pain. The tea is used for a full stomach and nausea. With heartburn peppermint can make complaints worse.

    Greco-Roman medicine+4Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 19

    Chamomile

    Matricaria chamomilla (Duitse kamille)

    Flowers are used in teas and topical or oral products. Reliable evidence is insufficient for most claimed conditions.

    Monastic and folk knowledge+7Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 2

    Rosemary

    Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)

    An aromatic culinary herb with carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid. A few small studies point to a slight effect of the scent on alertness; that it improves memory has not been shown. The leaf is used for digestive complaints.

    Monastic and folk knowledge+4Folklore

Cultures and traditions

Where the herbs come from

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