Herbal Sitz Bath

Sitz baths help soothe tender areas after childbirth, ease hemorrhoids and are overall relaxing.

Ingredients:

Comfrey Leaf, Lavender Flowers, Plantain Leaf, Red Raspberry Leaf, Yarrow, Calendula, Epsom Salt.

Instructions For Sitz Bath USE

Place 1/2 cup of herb in the muslin reusable bag. Tie the top off so herbs do not escape the bag. Pour 1 quart of boiling water over the herbs and steep for 20 minutes. Pour the herbal tea into your clean sitz bath container. The herbs from the muslin bag can be discarded and the bag washed well for reuse. Add more warm water if needed to bring the sitz container to about half full. Soak your bottom in the warm water for 10-20 minutes. Pat the area dry or air dry.

Instructions For Bathtub Use

Place 1 cup of herb in the muslin reusable bag. Tie the top off so herbs do not escape the bag. Pour 2 quarts of boiling water over the herbs and steep for 20 minutes. Fill a clean bathtub with a few inches of water. Just enough to cover your thighs when you’re seated. Pour the herbal tea into your bath water. The herbs from the muslin bag can be discarded and the bag washed well for reuse. Soak for 10-20 minutes.

Other Uses

• Brew with sitz bath ratios and add to a Peri Bottle for use after going to the bathroom.
• Pour some pre-brewed tea onto pads and freeze for pain relieving ice pack.
• Use diluted mix around baby’s cord stump for healing.