I'm now ready to stop digging yet, but my body is shot; sore muscles, and an aching back. The only good thing about this is it gives me an excuse to have a nice long soak in the tub. A few candles, a glass of wine, some soft music and I'm ready for my alone time to forget about the troubles of the day.
Here is an infusion I am able to make with ingredients from my herb garden. I don't have access to juniper berries, but they can be purchased at the local health store. This infusion is also said to be good for arthritis pain and inflammation.
1 t. dried juniper berries
2 T. fresh or dried peppermint
2 T. fresh or dried spearmint
2 T. fresh or dried lavender
Place all ingredients in a muslin drawstring bag or disposable tea bag. Add the bag to your bathtub and fill the tub with hot water. Relax and soak for 20 minutes.
Aaah, I can almost smell it now, and I feel better just thinking about it. How about you?
This also works as a good mix with all dried ingredients as a potpourri/air freshener in an open bowl or dish.
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3 comments:
Sounds like a wonderful, aromatic soak. :) It's the time of year for sore muscles...just as we finish in the garden, we'll be shovelling snow!
Oh, Nancy, please don't say it's so!
Oh dear, Jane Marie, Aromatherapy ... I can smell the richness and wish I had time to soak but it's in and out of the shower these days. I'm afraid if I hop in the tub, I'll never get out :) ... (I saw snowflakes today taking my grandboys to the cider mill ... how 'bout you?)
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