Want a spa in your own home? Cindy Jones, whose Sagescript Institute makes and sells herbal products, has some suggestions for pampering yourself with herbs:
Make a strong tea out of calendula. Then use it to wash your hands once youre done in the garden to soothe irritated skin.
Give yourself a soothing facial. Drop a small handful of your favorite scented herb, such as lavender, rose petals, or mint, into a bowl of boiling water. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl, letting the steam warm and cleanse your skin.
Relieve aches and pain with a whole herb bath. Tie a washcloth or muslin bag around a quarter-cup each of oregano and marjoram. Place the bag into the bathwater and climb in. Lounge as the steeped herbs release their soothing properties.
