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>