postpartum sitz bath for postpartum care - all natural postpartum recovery aid - herbal after birth bath soak to heal damaged perineal tissues - a must have for your post partum care kit - herb lore herb lore use steeped sitz bath herbs to make healing soothing ice pads that reduce swelling and encourage healing. (instructions on back of package.). can be used with a sitz bath, in the bathtub, or in a spray bottle or peri bottle to encourage healing and prevent infection. can also be used to help encourage healing of your baby’s umbilical cord stump.<br> <br> this herbal healing sitz bath blend will help heal and soothe your sensitive tissues after giving birth and helps prevent infection while you recover. <br> <br> this afterbirth sitz bath encourages healing of tears and stitches while it soothes swelling and soreness. <br> <br> <b>easy to use:</b> <br> <br> * add boiling water and steep herbs for 15 minutes or more. strain herbs and use liquid as desired. <br> * use in a sitz bath <br> * use in the bathtub as a whole body soak <br> * in a peri bottle to squirt onto perineal area, especially after bathroom use <br> * soak sanitary pads to freeze as a cool, pain relieving "ice pack" to wear after the birth. <br> <br> <b>herbs in herb lore's postpartum sitz bath:</b> <br> <br> <b>* shepherd's purse </b>- helps stop bleeding <br> <br> <b>* comfrey leaf</b> - known for wound healing properties <br> <br> <b>* plantain leaf</b> - known for wound healing properties <br> <br> <b>* garlic</b> - known for infection fighting properties and anti-inflammatory properties <br> <br> <b>* uva ursi</b> - known for astringent properties. helps protect urinary tract from infection. <br> <br> <b>* lavender blossom</b> - known for infection fighting properties and its ability to reduce swelling. <br> <br> <b>* sage</b> - known for infection fighting properties and anti-inflammatory properties <br> <br>