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You'll need a handful of herbs: choose lavender, woodruff, linden blossom or chamomile (or a mixture) for a soothing bath or lemon thyme, rosemary and peppermint for a wake-up call. Simply put all the herbs in a large square of muslin and tie tightly. Throw into the bath while the water is running. Sprinkle a few lavender or rosemary spikes to float around the water. Relax. Use your wash bag as a flannel to get those herbs really working on your skin - and your mind.
Take 2 tablespoons each of nasturtium leaves, rose petals, rosemary, rocket and honeysuckle, plus one tablespoon each of bay leaves and dried ginseng root. Simmer them all in just over 2 litres of water in an enamel pan for 15 minutes. Strain and add the mixture to the bath water. Add in 4 drops of neroli (orange blossom) oil and sprinkle a few rose petals and honeysuckle flowers to float on the water. The scent is delicious - sweet but earthy and very voluptuous.
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