Things You'll Need:
- a bath tub
- select essential oils
- hot water
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Step 1
For a calming bedtime bath that soothes the nerves and aids insomnia, add a few drops of chamomile lavender or ylang-ylang essential oil. All of these oils will relieve restlessness and tension, and calm the nerves. The water temperature also can aid in relaxation. Temperatures between 96 and 105 degrees relieves nervous tension.
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Step 2
To rejuvenate the body and revitalize the mind, try angelica, cinnamon or rose. Basil is also beneficial for mental fatigue and jasmine has stimulating and uplifting qualities. The water temperature should vary between 50 and 70 degrees because cold water creates feelings of exhilaration.
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Step 3
For sore muscles, aches and pains, add basil essential oil, which relaxes muscles, including those muscles we don't have voluntary control over like the heart. Elemi is also highly regarded for soothing sore muscles. Water temperatures should be the same as step one because hot water helps soothe muscles and calm muscle spasms.
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Step 4
For skin conditions, an array of oils can added to a bath. Tea tree oil works for a vast array of infections and is good for all skin types. For itchy, dry skin or conditions like eczema, bergamot oil is a good choice. Infected, swollen skin can be relieved by adding clary sage oil to the bath. Add geranium oil when the skin is irritated or inflamed. Lavender and rosewood alleviate dry, itchy skin.
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Step 5
To ease stress, anxiety and irritability, add a few drops of cedar wood, frankincense or lavender to the bath. This is also a good bath to take if you have a headache. Hot bath water aids in calming and relaxing the body.
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Step 6
Sensual scents that will stir sexual desire are jasmine, patchouli, rose, vanilla, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood. Having the water at a neutral temperature, which is the temperature of the body's surface (approximately 93 degrees) will be warm enough to relax, but not hot enough to make you sleepy.
