Herbal Sitz bath

Calendula

Traditionally, calendula has been used for stomachaches and ulcers, as well as to relieve menstrual cramps,

Calendula has been shown to help wounds heal faster, It is also used to improve skin hydration and firmness.

Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people.

Epsom salt

Epsom salt baths can help relieve pain and inflammation, which can be beneficial for sore muscles, arthritis, headaches, and sunburn.

Epsom salt baths can exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and smoothing rough skin. They can also help with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

The sulfate in Epsom salt can help remove toxins and heavy metals from the body.

Epsom salt can help the body produce serotonin, a chemical that can elevate mood and promote a calm feeling. Epsom salt baths can also lower blood pressure, which can also help reduce stress.

Epsom salt baths can help with insomnia and other sleep issues because of their relaxing and de-stressing properties. The magnesium in Epsom salt can also have a calming effect on the body. Epsom 

salt baths can also help with bronchial asthma, childbirth soreness, constipation, and making splinters easier to remove

Chamomile

Wound healing: Chamomile's antioxidants can help wounds contract and close, and can also help form collagen and new skin cells. Chamomile can be beneficial for treating various skin injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, and burns. 

Sensitive skin: Chamomile is hypoallergenic  and anti-irritant, making it ideal for sensitive skin. It can also soothe and speed up the healing of damaged skin.

Calming: Chamomile can calm the skin and relieve irritation and rashes.

Yarrow

Yarrow may have these benefits because it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as other properties like: skin calming and rejuvenating, wound healing, and antimicrobial. 

Yarrow is also sometimes added to lotions and creams for skin care.

Plantain

Plantain is a wound-mending herb; it’s high in mucilage and a number of inflammation-modulating compounds which give it a moistening, soothing, quality. It contains allantoin, a constituent that promotes tissue repair, which is also found in comfrey but plantain is much milder and can be used to help resolve all minor superficial wounds.

Plantain has antimicrobial or antiseptic properties.

Great for mamas who have just had a baby and need something relaxing that will help them recover

Directions:

Fill tub with hot water and place bag into tub. Do not dump contents into the tub as they will clog the drain.

Soak for 20 minutes