This way, you can make them to match an herbal theme or your bathroom decor. A second method is to add an infusion to the bath. Pour cup of boiling water over the same amount of dried herbs and let it steep for about 15-20 minutes. Strain and add the liquid to the bath water. Consider Temperature Water temperature can have as much effect on your desired intent as the herbs you choose.
Warm baths can sooth and relax, providing needed relief to aching muscles and joints.
Cool water baths can be more invigorating, refreshing and revitalizing, as well as providing toning for the skin. Try to avoid hot baths as they dehydrate the body, dry out the skin and can leave one feeling more exhausted than invigorated. Then, choose from the following lists of herbs or try some of the listed herbal combinations to make your own relaxing herbal bath therapies. Experiment with them. While all the herbs listed here are safe for topical or external use, if you have overly sensitive skin or tendency toward topical allergic reaction, try only a small amount of any herb you are unfamiliar with before experiencing it in larger quantities.