Make this Herbal Bath Blends recipe to use as a handcrafted herbal gift for family and friends this holiday
season.
Herbal Bath Blends Recipe
Scented Body Oil
• 2 ounces almond oil
• 30 drops essential oil (see list below)
1. Apply as an after-bath moisturizing oil, or use as a massage
oil.
Essential Oils
Invigorating Herbs
Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Peppermint
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Relaxing Herbs
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Lavender
Linden (Tilia ¥europaea)
Rose (Rosa spp.)
Clary sage
Geranium
Lavender
Marjoram
Neroli
Sensual Herbs
Jasmine
Patchouli
Rose
Sandalwood
Ylang ylang
Stimulating Herbs
Eucalyptus
Lemon (Caution: Use a small amount; too much can irritate the
skin.)
Peppermint (Caution: Use a small amount; too much can irritate the
skin.)
Pine
Rosemary
Mindy Green is an herbalist, aromatherapist, educator, and writer. She is also an esthetician, a consultant to the
natural products industry, and director of education at the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder, Colorado. She is the author
of Calendula (Keats, 1998), Natural Perfumes (Interweave, 1999), and co-author of
Aromatherapy: A
Complete Guide to the Healing Art (The Crossing Press, 1995).
Read more about making herbal holiday gifts: Homemade Holiday
Gifts: Herb and Aromatherapy Recipes.
