SPECIAL GROUP BUY:

This is a limited group buy for our complete 4-Bath Therapeutic Herbal Kit. Each kit includes approximately 24 cups of our custom five-herb blend, combined in the proper proportions, plus my complete instructions for preparing and using the concentrated herbal baths.

Orders close September 2nd, with estimated arrival around September 15th–16th.

Therapeutic Herbal Bath Blend

Inspired by the intensive herbal bathing practices of Austrian herbalist Maria Treben, this is designed as a concentrated 4-day herbal bath experience (four baths taken on four consecutive days) rather than an occasional herbal soak. 

In Maria Treben's tradition, these weren't simply relaxing baths. The body was immersed in a strong medicinal-herb infusion, allowing the herbs, warmth, and resulting perspiration to work together as an intensive whole-body herbal treatment.

This isn't a small handful of herbs or a few drops of essential oil added to your bath. Each package contains approximately 24 cups of organic dried herbs - enough to complete the full four-day therapeutic herbal bath experience, gradually working up to a deeply concentrated herbal soak using the full 24 cups at one time. (You'll re-use and re-steep herbs from the previous day.)

I've taken inspiration from Maria Treben's traditional methods and created my own combination of five herbs chosen for their complementary properties:

Thyme

A powerful aromatic herb traditionally used for respiratory, immune, and microbial support. Thyme naturally contains plant compounds including thymol and carvacrol and has a long history of medicinal use. (This is Maria's staple herb she used for the therapeutic baths.)

Yarrow

One of the herbs Maria Treben frequently incorporated into traditional herbal bathing. Yarrow is traditionally considered a diaphoretic herb, meaning it encourages perspiration. It has also historically been used to support circulation, the skin, and the body's natural inflammatory response.

Oatstraw

A beautifully nourishing, mineral-rich herb traditionally used as a nervous-system restorative. Oatstraw brings a gentle, calming quality to the blend and is wonderful for helping the body relax and unwind.

Nettle

One of nature's wonderfully nutrient-dense herbs. Nettle contains an array of minerals and beneficial plant compounds and has traditionally been used for nourishment, skin health, urinary support, circulation, and healthy inflammatory balance.

Lemon Balm

A wonderfully calming herb traditionally used for the nervous system, relaxation, digestion, and stress support. Lemon balm also contains plant compounds that have demonstrated antiviral activity in laboratory research, making it an especially interesting addition to this blend.

A Truly Concentrated Herbal Bath

The goal is to create a strong herbal infusion and immerse the body in it - a very different experience from simply adding a small amount of herbs to bath water.

Each package contains approximately:

24 cups of bulk dried herbs

You'll also receive my personal instructions explaining exactly how I prepare the herbs, create the concentrated herbal infusion, and work through the four-day bathing experience.

I especially love combining these herbal baths with water structured using my Analemma Wand. From my own personal experience, the combination has made these baths feel particularly powerful and restorative.

Why Consider a Therapeutic Herbal Bath?

Maria Treben wrote about using intensive herbal baths as part of her traditional herbal approach for people facing both acute and serious illnesses, including bronchial illnesses and even individuals with leukemia.

These historical accounts are part of what initially fascinated me about this practice. They aren't clinical evidence that herbal baths treat conditions such as leukemia, but they demonstrate just how seriously concentrated herbal bathing was regarded within her traditional approach.

I think this practice is especially interesting as a supportive wellness tool when the body has been dealing with something stubborn or long-lasting.

Someone might consider incorporating therapeutic herbal baths into their overall wellness routine during:

• Acute seasonal illnesses and periods of recovery
• Lingering post-viral symptoms
• Chronic or recurrent health challenges
• Periods of significant physical stress or depletion
• Times when additional relaxation, warmth, perspiration, and nervous-system support are desired

I'm particularly interested in this practice for people navigating stubborn issues such as chronic Lyme symptoms, EBV-related concerns, lingering symptoms following COVID, and other chronic or recurrent conditions - as an additional supportive practice alongside appropriate medical care and whatever other therapies are working for you.

The herbs in this blend were specifically chosen to provide several different kinds of traditional support: yarrow for perspiration and circulation; thyme for its aromatic and traditionally antimicrobial qualities; oatstraw and lemon balm for calming and supporting the nervous system; nutrient-rich nettle for nourishment; and lemon balm for its additional history of use during viral illnesses.

This is one of those old-world practices that I think deserves another look. And from my own experience with these concentrated herbal baths, I can say that they feel completely different from simply tossing a handful of herbs or a few drops of essential oil into the tub.

As always, therapeutic herbal bathing is complementary wellness care and isn't intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical treatment for an infection, cancer, or other medical condition. Continue working with your healthcare provider and following the treatment recommendations appropriate for you.

What's Included

Approximately 24 cups of our custom blend of:

• Organic Thyme
• Organic Yarrow
• Organic Oatstraw
• Organic Nettle
• Organic Lemon Balm

Plus my complete instructions for preparing and using your therapeutic herbal baths.

❤️ This is a special group-buy item. Orders close September 2nd. Estimated arrival is around September 15th–16th.