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Eucalyptus Epsom Salt Bath Recipe

A cool, refreshing recipe for making bath salts
that boost energy and relieve cold symptoms



Ease your tired, achy muscles with this energizing epsom salt bath recipe.


This refreshing recipe for making bath salts helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation, relaxing tight muscles and lifting your mood. You may also find it's good for relieving headaches.


In addition, lemongrass, eucalyptus and rosemary clear your mind and revive your flagging energy - a great pick-me-up when you're feeling down.


Use this epsom salt bath recipe when you have a cold to help clear your stuffy nose and chest congestion.


Eucalyptus Epsom Salt Bath Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
  • 6 drops Bergamot OR Palmarosa essential oil
  • 6 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • Optional: 10 drops green food coloring

Note: For dōTerra essential oils, only use 3 drops each bergamot and lemongrass and 1 drop of eucalyptus and rosemary. dōTerra oils are more therapeutic than other essential ols, so you don't need as many drops to get the healing effects.

Directions

  1. Mix Epsom salt and baking soda together in a bowl using a metal spoon (a wooden spoon will absorb the essential oils and be ruined.)


  2. Drop in the essential oils and food coloring, placing each drop in its own little spot on top of the salts. Stir until thoroughly mixed.


  3. Store mixture in a dark glass or PET plastic jar. Let cure at least 24 hours before using.


  4. Use about one cup of homemade bath salts per bath. This salt bath recipe makes enough for three baths.

Karen Says...

"I love the eucalyptus bath salts - especially when I have a cold. Do you think it's safe to put the bath salts in a sachet under my pillow to help me breathe at night?"

What a great idea! It's totally safe and an easy, natural way to keep your airways clear while you're sleeping. Thanks, Karen!


Cautions

Do not increase the amount of essential oils. A little goes a long way, and Eucalyptus can be toxic at high concentrations.

Also, do not use this salt bath recipe if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy (eucalyptus and rosemary are contraindicated for them.)

Click here for essential oil safety in pregancy.


Where to Buy Bath Salt Ingredients

aromatherapy bath recipe jars Epsom salt should be at your local pharmacy. Baking soda (need I say it?) is available at your supermarket.


My first choice for essential oils, especially when you're using them to deal with illness, is dōTERRA. Their Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils are the best I have ever used, and I find they work better and faster than any other oils. Click to see why I recommend them or shop for dōTERRA essential oils. (Click on "Shop for Products" at the top right.)


My other go-to guys for aromatherapy recipe ingredients is Mountain Rose Herbs. They have good products at excellent prices, and their staff is always friendly and helpful. Here's some quick links to the ingredients you'll need for this epsom salt bath recipe...


Epsom salt

Baking soda

Glass jars



Herbal Remedies for Colds and Flu

In addition to using aromatherapy to ease colds or the flu, you can also help yourself feel better by using natural cold remedies. Native Remedies carries some effective herbal and homeopathic remedies.


Cough, Runny Nose, Fever FluGo --- Homeopathic remedy for cough, runny nose, fever, chills, sore throat, fatigue & pain

For Children
Sniffly Sprinkles --- Herbal & homeopathic remedy to keep children's noses clear and chests open

Congestion & Phlegm ComfiCoff --- Herbal & homeopathic remedy supports a clear chest, soothes the throat and keeps airways open

Mucus Clear --- Homeopathic remedy reduces phlegm, thick mucus & throat clearing

For Children
Congesto-K Kiddie Rub --- Chest massage oil for children with nose and chest congestion

Sore Throat Throat & Tonsil Dr --- Homeopathic remedy for sore throat, swollen glands & inflamed tonsils
Stronger Immune System ImmunityPlus --- Herbal remedy for a stronger immune system

BaniFlu --- Homeopathic remedy protects against flu virus and germs; safe for all ages

For Children
KiddieBoost --- Herbal remedy to help protect children's immune systems




What Next?

Get some more aromatherapy recipes for colds and flu. Or learn more about the best antiviral essential oils so you can protect yourself from germs.


And then why not try making these other easy recipes for pain relief, headaches, and last but not least, more scented bath salts...


Pain Relief Recipes

Headache Home Remedies

Lavender Bubble Bath Salts

Silk n' Spice Bath Salts

Summer Rose Bath Salts

Tension Tamer Bath Salts

Bath Salt Recipes Main Page

Aromatherapy Remedies Main Page

Aromatherapy Recipes Homepage from Epsom Salt Bath Recipe

The Magical Search Box

Want to find a recipe using a certain essential oil? Use the Search Box below.

For example, simply type in "eucalyptus" (without the quotes) and hit Search. Every page on this website that includes the word Eucalyptus will pop up. Poke through them and decide which recipe to try next.

Why dōTERRA Essential Oils?

Stephanie says...
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"OnGuard got rid of the flu in 24 hours without any symptoms the next day." dōTERRA.com

dōTERRA essential oils are by far the best I have ever used.

See why I recommend them.


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Buying Recipe Ingredients

Mountain Rose Herbs is my most affordable supplier.

Here's some quick links for buying this recipe's ingredients.

Eucalyptus essential oil

Lemongrass essential oil

Palmarosa essential oil

Rosemary essential oil

Epsom salt

Baking soda

Glass jars

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natural cold remedies

Natural Cold Remedies

In addition to aromatherapy, why not try natural cold remedies. Native Remedies carries some good choices.

FluGo - Homeopathic remedy for cough, runny nose, fever & sore throat

ImmunityPlus - Herbal remedy for a stronger immune system

ComfiCoff - Herbal & homeopathic remedy for congestion and phlegm

Throat & Tonsil Dr - Homeopathic remedy for throat and tonsil infections

Sniffly Sprinkles - Herbal & homeopathic remedy to keep children's noses clear and chests open

KiddieBoost - Herbal remedy to help protect children's immune systems

OnGuard Disinfectant Blend

Stephanie says...


"OnGuard got rid of the flu in 24 hours without any symptoms the next day." dōTERRA.com

Buy Antiviral Essential Oils

onguard antiviral essential oil I personally buy all my essential oils from dōTERRA because they work the best.

I use their OnGuard blend (go to Oil Blends) every day.

Whenever dōTERRA doesn't carry an oil, Mountain Rose Herbs is my fall-back supplier.

Here's some quick links for buying disinfectant essential oils.

Cinnamon

Clove

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Lemon

Lemongrass

Orange

Peppermint

Tea Tree

Thyme

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