Title: Jasmine Beta Boost Bath
Categories: Herb
Yield: 1 Bath

15	dr	Jasmine oil
8	dr	Lavender oil
8	dr	Geranium oil
5	dr	Rosemary oil
5	dr	Lemon oil

When tasks become tedious, huge, or out-of-control, it is time for the Jasmine Beta Boost bath. The combination of jasmine, lavender, geranium, rosemary, and lemon oils stimulates the production of both alpha and beta waves, which jump-start your brain, elevate your mood, and give you the mental clarity and emotional fortitude you need to carry on. The Jasmine Beta Boost is also an effective nerve restorative, making it doubly ideal for those of you who must work in stressful situations or under deadline pressures.

The sweet, exotic bouquet of jasmine oil appeals to the emotions and arouses your spirits. Just when all seems lost, its lingering scent turns the most impossible dream into a reality. Jasmine warms and relaxes you and, if you use too much, can set your mind to wandering. Its powerful effect is balanced by the charming, though far less exotic, scent of lavender. The fresh, clean scent of this herb keeps you focused in the present, dispelling anxiety and maintaining a sense of mental order and practicality. Geranium oil stimulates the adrenal cortex to release regulating and balancing hormones into the bloodstream, helping you to avoid emotional extremes and keep your cool under pressure. The familiar scent of rosemary oil normalizes blood pressure and relieves mental confusion, sluggishness, or apathy brought on by overwork and exhaustion. Even more familiar is the scent of lemon oil which relieves anxiety and adds a relaxing citrus scent to the mix.

DIRECTIONS:

Run your bath to a comfortably hot temperature, between 95 and 100 degrees. When the bath is nearly full, add the oils. Swirl the water gently with your hand to combine evenly. As you step into the bath, make a promise to yourself that you will not worry about schedules, quality control, or production statistics. The Jasmine Beta Boost has a better chance of rejuvenating you if your mind is as open as possible. Though you may need to return to your work soon afterward, for at least 20 minutes you can let your thoughts take flight. Float away to a flowery meadow where you run and jump like a playful and care-free child. Take an imaginative journey to a foreign country or a special inner world. Let the essences boost your consciousness and clear away the dark clouds of worry. At the end of your time in the tub, return your focus to the world at hand. Your thoughts should be as orderly as ducks in a row, your worries gone, and your natural ambition and zest back in place. ** The Herb Quarterly -- Summer 1996 **

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