Last week Sarah Munro (the heroine of ONE DARK WISH, book 2 in the Amazon bestselling Deadly Force series) shared a recipe for bath salts. But since it’s just getting colder outside, she wanted to share this one as well. It’s a bit different since it uses sea salt instead of epsom salts, offering much-needed minerals in the middle of winter. This recipe is an updated version of bath salts used during colonial times and can be found in Sarah’s collection of 18th century herbal remedies.
The lavender and sweet orange oils help with anxiety and tension. The ginger oil soothes sore muscles, especially after a day of shoveling snow or snowboarding. The almond oil is a perfect winter emulsifier. Once it’s finished, store the salts in an air-tight glass container. If you prefer other scents, feel free to experiment with different essential oils.
Ingredients:
1 cup pure sea salt
1 Tablespoon pure almond oil
3 drops sweet orange essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil
Directions:
Pour the sea salt in a glass bowl. With a wooden spoon, gently stir in the almond oil and the essential oils. Adjust the amount of oils to whatever you prefer. When fully mixed, place in a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. To use, add 3-4 Tablespoons to the bath water. Soak and enjoy! The salt lasts for six months as long as it’s stored in an air-tight container.
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!
