The summer heat waves have begun, and I’m already ready for fall to get here. Yet despite the heat, it sometimes feels wonderful to soak in the tub, especially on days when my skin feels overheated and itchy. This bath salt recipe, in particular, can relieve stressed muscles and offer relief for irritated skin caused by prickly heat and/or bug bites. Since this time of year it can be hard to find fresh lilac flowers, I buy my organic flowers and natural herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs.
For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all. I’m adding this recipe to this collection because some recent studies have found that soaking in a salt bath can enhance the ability of your skin to retain moisture. Also, Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a proven muscle relaxer.
Note: I am not an affiliate of Mountain Rose Herbs. I just love their website and buy most of my herbs and other special ingredients from them.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh lilac flowers
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup Epsom salts
- 1/2 cup natural sea salt
Directions for Lilac Bath Salts
- In a clean glass bowl, stir together all the ingredients.
- Pour the salt/flower mixture into a clean, sterilized glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
- To use: add 1/2 cup bath salts to the warm water as you fill your tub. Soak in the tub for no more that 40 minutes.
- Pat dry and moisturize with your favorite oil or lotion.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
