DIY: Mustard Therapeutic Bath Powder

People enjoy mustard on hot dogs or hamburgers, but mustard isn’t usually found in bathtubs. However, since the time of ancient Egypt, mustard baths have been used as a cure for achy muscles, colds and stress. Prepare this detoxifying bath mixture in advance to have on hand when you need it. An ayurvedic treatment, many people experience sweating during a mustard bath.

Ingredients

1/4 cup organic mustard powder

1 cup magnesium in the form of Epsom salts

3 drops wintergreen essential oil*

3 drops eucalyptus essential oil

3 drops rosemary essential oil

3 drops red thyme essential oil

1/4 teaspoon sodium ascorbate (soluble vitamin C, optional)

Directions

• Combine all ingredients.
• Store in an airtight jar in a dark place.
• When ready to use, dissolve 1/4 cup in bath water.
• Soak for 15 to 30 minutes.

*For simplicity, you may want to choose an essential oil blend that promotes opening of the breathing passages and relaxation.