It is said that ``coldness is the source of all kinds of illnesses,'' and this time I would like to introduce a method of ``herbal bath'' that uses herbs to warm up your cold body.

What is a herbal bath? A bath in which the body is soaked in hot water with plenty of herbs, allowing the active ingredients contained in the herbs to be absorbed through the skin.

You can warm your body just by soaking in hot water, but it is said that the herbal ingredients and minerals create a thin film on the surface of the skin, which has a lasting effect even after bathing. It also has a dedox effect, prevents acne and heat rash, and can be used to relax in the same way as aromatherapy.

To take a bath, just put dry herbs in a cloth bag or tea bag and put them in the bathtub! The standard for a home bathtub is 20g. Let's soak in the water at a slightly lukewarm temperature of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius.
There are two methods: full body bath, where you soak up to your shoulders with plenty of hot water, half body bath, where you soak only your hands and feet, and partial bath where you soak only your hands and feet.
Rosemary is recommended when you want to improve blood circulation, and German chamomile and yuzu are recommended for improving coldness.

The cold days continue. Please try this warm method with herbs this winter.

                              Farm Department Yukie Chiba