1. Warm herbal body treatment
- 2 L (8 c) water
- 4 chamomile tea bags or other gentle herbal tea
- 3 peppermint tea bags
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary or sage (optional)
1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Remove it from the heat and add the tea bags and herbs. Cover the pot and steep the tea for 10 to 15 minutes. Once the tea has cooled to a comfortably warm temperature, remove the tea bags and herbs.
2. Drop several clean but dispensable hand towels into the tea (the towels will become stained). Let them soak up the mixture and then wring them out. Wrap your upper arms and legs with the tea-soaked towels. You may also place a soaked towel on your torso, but don't put one on your face.
3. Lie down on a protected bed, couch or pad and rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the towels and relax while cooling off for another 10 to 15 minutes. Shower off the residue.Caution: Heat treatments such as this are not recommended for people with high blood pressure or heart problems.