How to Make an Oat Bath

From my book, TheHerbal Kitchen, my No Itch Bath Tea recipe will help provide comfort when you need it most. Simply follow the directions and enjoy!

Author: Kami McBride

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats or finely powdered and sifted oats (180 g)
2 cups Epsom salt (500 g)
1 cup dried chamomile aerial parts (16 g)
1/2 cup dried lavender buds (8 g)
1/2 cup dried rose petals (48 g)

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients together in a large glass jar. When needed, add a couple scoops to a muslin tea bag or cloth pouch.Run the bathwater through the pouch, and then leave it in the water as you bathe. You can use the pouch for two baths. Then remove the ingredients, wash the pouch and you can use it again.

Notes

Here is another recipe for luxurious bath teas: Herbal Bath Tea for Skin Healing

Don’t Have a Bathtub?

You can still benefit from this technique if you don’t have a bathtub! Simply add the muslin tea bag to a saucepan filled with just-boiled water. Let steep for 15-20 minutes, then dip a washcloth into the water and apply it as a compress.