The unfortunate thing about April is it can be cold or hot here in the Midwest, so this bath blend will warm you up if your April is not a sunny and warm as you would like. I shared this recipe about a decade ago on the blog, but since ginger is the herb of the year, I thought I would share it again with an update. You can grow your own ginger or you can just buy a root at the local grocery. I buy mine and wrap in plastic wrap and place in a bag in the freezer. Then when I want ginger for a recipe or a bath mixture I just pull it out and grate it. It might be harder to slice when frozen but grating is easy.
Fresh gingerroot has a sweet, spicy fragrance that is also a mild stimulant. Used in the bath, it promotes circulation and is perfect on a cold day to warm both your body and your senses.
FRESH GINGERROOT DETOX BATH
Yield: enough for one bath
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container.
To use: Pour entire mixture into the bath as you fill the tub, stir well, and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. After bathing, dress warmly, as this bath is super cleansing and really opens up all your pores. If you are experiencing dry skin, use this time to add a moisturizer that will be more easily absorbed.
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