Thursday, July 28, 2011

English Lavender Bath

English lavender is especially aromatic and one of the most widely planted varieties. Many traditional herb gardens include English lavender. This bath recipe contains lavender as a relaxant, as well as oatmeal and baking soda, which are soothing to dry sensitive skin. With its healing properties, this is an ideal bath for calming a bad sunburn or insect bites.



Packaged inside a pretty jar or bottle, it also makes a wonderfu gift from the garden. MAKES 28 OUNCES 1 cup dried English lavender flowers (or whatever species you prefer) 2 cups whole oatmea Yi cup baking soda D Place ingredients in a food processor or blender. Grind until you have a smooth, fine powder. The powder should have the consistency of whole grain flour. Pour into a dry, clean container. B To use: Pour ^ cup into your bath as you fill the tub.

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