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Title: Calming & De-stressing Bath
Categories: Magazine Herb Remedies
Yield: 1 Bath
| 4 | tb | Dried chamomile |
| 4 | tb | Dried lavender |
| 3 | tb | Dried star anise |
| 1 | tb | Dried sandalwood chips |
A relaxing herbal bath is the perfect way to end a taxing day. Whole herbs that can be used in a bath to relieve stress and help you to relax include chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram and sandalwood. In addition, fragrant spices like anise or vanilla emit a scent that many people find familiar and comforting -- and thus are a good addition to a calming bath.
To help yourself relax, try this herbal infusion. It's made with lavender, a versatile herb known for its ability to calm the emotions and dispel nervous tension. Chamomile, another classic herbal remedy, also is calming and soothing. This bath also incorporates star anise, the fruit of an Asian evergreen that's often substituted for anise, as it emits a dreamy licorice fragrance. If you like, you can float a few of the beautiful star-shaped fruits in the tub for extra sensory appeal.
** Natural Health -- Dec 96 **
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