Night Garden Bath Soak Recipe

Name: Therapeutic Night Garden Bath Soak
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Epsom salts; 1/2 cup sea salt (fine grain); 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers; 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds; 1 tablespoon dried passionflower; 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm; 1/4 cup powdered milk (optional, for skin softening); 5 drops lavender essential oil; 3 drops chamomile essential oil; Medium mixing bowl; Whisk or spoon; Airtight glass storage container; Small measuring cup for portioning

June 5, 2024 Written by Rebecca Younger, CH, CD, Certified Herbalist & Certified Doula

This tranquil night garden bath soak combines calming herbs with soothing salts to create a peaceful preparation that promotes relaxation and supports restful sleep. Formulated with nervine herbs and aromatic botanicals, this bath soak provides a luxurious way to unwind while supporting nervous system health and preparing your body for restorative sleep.

The herbs in this bath soak have been traditionally used to calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation through both aromatherapy and skin absorption. These gentle botanicals work synergistically with mineral-rich salts to create a comprehensive relaxation experience that soothes both body and mind. The warm water helps facilitate the absorption of beneficial plant compounds while the ritual of bathing itself promotes mindfulness and stress release.

This fragrant, calming bath soak transforms your evening routine into a therapeutic ritual, offering nervous system support and relaxation in a luxurious form that helps create the perfect conditions for peaceful sleep and restoration.

Therapeutic Night Garden Bath Soak

Rebecca Younger, CH, CD

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Author:

Rebecca Younger, CH, CD

Servings

4 baths

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Transform your bathtub into a therapeutic pre-sleep ritual with this aromatic blend of sleep-promoting herbs and soothing minerals.

Ingredients

1 cup Epsom salts
1/2 cup sea salt (fine grain)
2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
1 tablespoon dried passionflower
1 tablespoon dried lemon balm
1/4 cup powdered milk (optional, for skin softening)
5 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops chamomile essential oil

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Whisk or spoon
Airtight glass storage container
Small measuring cup for portioning

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Directions

In a medium bowl, combine Epsom salts and sea salt. Whisk together to remove any clumps.
Add powdered milk (if using) and mix until evenly distributed.
Add all dried herbs and gently fold into the salt mixture.
Drop essential oils throughout the mixture, then thoroughly blend to distribute the oils evenly.
Transfer to an airtight glass container for storage.

To Use

Fill bathtub with warm (not hot) water.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bath soak mixture directly to running water.
Stir water with your hand to help dissolve salts and distribute herbs.
Soak for 15-20 minutes, focusing on deep, slow breathing.
Follow with gentle stretching and dim lighting to prepare for sleep.
Pro tip - For the ultimate bedtime sanctuary experience, brew a cup of your favorite calming tea and add a serving of WishGarden Herbs' Sleepy Nights formula. Sip slowly while soaking in your herbal bath!