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Since ancient times the therapeutic use of water, fragrance and
minerals has resulted in a most natural way of allowing the body and
the mind to slow down. Of course, we are more fortunate than the
ancients who had to share public baths.
Tonight, instead of grabbing a quick shower and trying to relax in
from of the television, try allowing yourself this small luxury.
Make your preparations. Have the kids in bed or make sure they are
occupied.
If you can, lock the door and create you own little world. Light a
few candles or burn some incense. Make sure that the fragrances
blend. A strawberry and a musk may work well together but an orange
apple and strawberry will make you feel like you are in a fruit
store.
For your bath water you can use a commercially prepared sachet or
make your own from natural ingredients and oils and salts.
If there is a safe way for you to enjoy music, select a CD with
relaxing sounds. Enya, certain classical sounds, music to meditate
will all assist in relaxing your mind and body.
While in the bath meditation will come easily if you are able to
concentrate on yourself. You should be careful not to fall asleep in
the tub. Of course that will not be an issue if there are
distractions from outside the room. If you are unable to take full
benefit of a therapeutic bath settling for natural benefits of the
water and the fragrance will still deliver a more relaxed woman.
Some tips on making your own sachets
Flowers and should not be put into the tub uncontained. All the
benefits of relaxation are lost if you have to begin cleaning all
those small petals out of the tub. Also, should they go down the
drain, you may find yourself calling a plumber after a few baths.
Two simple containers work very well. A metal tea strainer which
opens for filling of loose tea and locks works well in the bath.
After all the tub is no more than a very large tea pot. Cheese cloth
also makes an excellent diffuser for the essence while containing the
leaves.
I recomend steeping these herbs just before the bath about 5-10 minutes
though to bring out full powers, then add this water to the bath, careful
not to get burned, you only need to steep 2-4 cups to be added to your bath
The recipes call for parts ,,, that would mean if you use a 1/4 cup
measure to determine a part than 1/4 cup = 1 part.
A Sachet to Attract your Lover --
Add 3 drops of musk oil directly into the tub water.
3 parts rose petals
2 parts rosemary
2 parts thyme
1 part myrtle
1 part jasmine flowers
1 part acacia
Bath for A More Beautiful You
3 parts lavender
3 parts rosemary
2 parts spearmint
1 part comfrey root
1 part thyme
Bath to Increase your Natural Female Intuitive Powers
3 parts thyme
2 parts yarrow
2 parts rose
1 part patchouly
1 part nutmeg
Bath to Increase your Energy
2 parts Carnation
2 parts lavender
2 parts rosemary
2 parts basil
Bath for Healing (non-medicinal type healing)
3 parts rosemary
2 parts lavender
2 parts rose
1 part peppermint
1 part cinnamon
Summer-Magic Bath
3 parts marjoram
3 parts thyme
Winter Magic Bath
3 parts pine needles
2 parts bay leaf
1 part rosemary
Peace Bath
2 parts catnip
2 parts hops
1 part jasmine
1 part elder flowers
You can mix the sachets ahead of time. They can be kept in air tight
jars until needed. If you enjoy the fragrance you might want to
reserve a bit of the mixture as a room sachet
Take the middle jar ring out of a mason-type jar and instead place a
circle of lace over the jar lid. Replace the screw on top. The
fragrance will escape through lace. These also make a nice gift when
decorated with a ribbon. For long term storage just replace the
center ring until ready for use.
If you do not have a bathtub or only take showers you can still enjoy
the sachet. Add some sachet to a dry washcloth and tie it off forming
a sachet ball. Dampen it in hot water and dab it over your wet body
just before drying off.
The bath is one of the luxuries available to us at home and at little
or no expense ... except perhaps a little time. Make the magic work
for you.
A few notes of common sense and caution:
1- Be sure you are not allergic to any natural substance before using
it for a full body bath.
2- Take caution not to fall asleep in the tub.
3- If you are using an open flame -- such as a candle or incense --
use caution and prudence keeping it away items that can catch fire --
an open flame should never be left unattended.
4- If you are using an electrical appliance -- such as a radio or CD
player keep it away from water unless it is specifically rated for
use in that area. 
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