Title: Inspirational Solution Bath
Categories: Herb
Yield: 1 Bathings

8	dr	Lemon balm oil
8	dr	Grapefruit oil
10	dr	Bergamot oil
5	dr	Bay oil

Mental agility is what we all want when facing exams, job interviews, or important sales meetings. Or maybe you need some stimulation to conjure up just the right short story, painting, or fabulous recipe. Whatever extraordinary demands you must meet, an Inspiration Solution bath is just the thing. Formulated for waking up the right side of your brain, this blend of citrus aromas sheds a different light on every day events and helps turn thorny problems into solved ones.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is wonderful for removing mental and emotional blocks to creativity. It has been in continuous use as a psychic rejuvenator since the time of Paracelsus, who used it to treat melancholy and to strengthen the brain and nerves. The familiar, zesty fragrance of grapefruit oil is extracted from the rind and is used in this formula to magnify your ability to concentrate and to combat lethargy and inertia. Bergamot oil is extracted from the rind of a small citrus fruit native to Italy. Bergamot's warm, floral aroma restores your sense of self confidence and keeps you focused on your goals. Bay oil is added to provide a mossy, wood base to this primarily citrus-scented formula. Its scent calms without sedating and reminds you of a pleasant jaunt through the woods. Bay oil is also an excellent astringent and disinfectant and, when added to a bath, leaves your skin feeling peppy and your hair squeaky clean.

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 completely. The bath water will be clear and will have a sharp citrus aroma, with a woody undertone.

Step into your bath and lie down comfortably. Imagine a small ball of orange light taking shape. When you see it bouncing and dancing right behind your eyes, move it from one side of your mind to the other, sweeping away mental blockages, clutter, and debris as you go. Remember to breathe evenly and deeply and to keep your feet, hands, and neck fluid and relaxed. When your entire vision glows with a warm orange light, return your concentration to the uplifting scents and warm watery environment surrounding you. Open your eyes and proceed with your bath by indulging in a quick overall scrub and exit, or by resting and floating in the Inspiration Solution for as long as you like. ** The Herb Quarterly -- Summer 1996 **

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