How to Make Herbal Bath Salts for Protection

Cleansing baths help to relax tension and stress both mentally and physically. Combining the cleansing nature of bathing with the protective nature of herbs gives you the added boost of protection needed to avoid unnecessary tensions and negativity. For the purpose of this How To, we will cover a basic recipe for making herbal bath salts for protection.

Things You'll Need

• Mortar and pestle
• bowl made from natural material (ie: wood)
• 1/8 cup sea salt
• 1/4 cup nettle
• 1/4 cup cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vervain
• glass jar with lid

Instructions

1. Take a few minutes and gather the materials needed. After you have gathered the materials, take a few more minutes to relax and clear your mind. You may wish to ask Spirit, or whichever divinity you feel most comfortable working with, to guide you in this working.

2. Using the mortar and pestle, grind the sea salts, nettle, cinnamon and vervain individually. As you grind each place it in a wooden bowl.

3. Once you have finished grinding each ingredient, and have placed it in the bowl, mix the herbs and salt together by hand. As you mix them together imbue them with protective and positive energies. Envision a white, protective light that will encircle you each time you use the bath salts and remain with you afterwards.

4. After you have mixed the herbs and salts, place them in the glass jar and affix the lid.

5. If you wish, label the jar with the type and date of bath salts. Don't forget to thank Spirit for guidance received!

Tips & Warnings

• Other herbs which can be used: Angelica, Comfrey, Rosemary, Basil and Rue

• Adjust herb amounts to suit.

• If you are planning to store bath salts for future use, add 1/8 cup of baking soda. (For increased amounts of salts increase amount of baking soda to 1/4 cup.)

• Store the bath salts away from moisture and direct sunlight.