See the benefits and how to prepare phytoenergetic baths

Herbal baths are welcome in integrative medicine and have diverse benefits for the body and mind. Although they do not require medical prescriptions, homeopathic pharmacist Jamar Tejada reinforces that performing them with expert guidance is essential. According to the professional, it is necessary to have knowledge and experience about the characteristics and properties of the phytoenergetics used in baths and to know how to combine them in order not to have a clash of purposes.

“Phytoenergetics are composed of combinations of different herbs, roots and flowers, with energetic properties”, says Jamar Tejada. Herbal medicines are researched and tested medicines, which originate from plants and herbs with referenced and authorized use by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) in Brazil.

Below, check out the expert’s guidelines for preparing bathsphytoenergetics.

Differences between hot, warm and cold water baths

Baths can be hot, warm or cold. Herbs in baths in hot water are intended for cleaning energies and “unloading”. Examples for these baths are guinea, rue, mastic, peregum, vine-cruz, with me-nobody-can, eucalyptus, castor bean and others.

When performed in water with a warmer temperature, they are intended to rebalance, restore and let the energies necessary for the proper functioning of the body flow. Examples of herbs for bathing in warm water: rosemarysage, mint, rose, basil, chamomile, fennel, pitanga, calendula etc.

The herbs used in baths with colder water are directed to specific themes, such as attraction, calm, relaxation, seduction, opening paths, prosperity and others. Examples for cold baths are: mauve, maca, rose, carnation, cinnamon, sunflower, lily, coffee leaf, lemongrass, chamomile and others.

How to prepare herbal baths

• The water must be clean or mineral;
• The herbs need to go through maceration, that is, rubbing and crushing the leaves and roots, to extract the maximum juice;
• The mixture obtained from the maceration must then be strained to be used;
• After that, you need to boil 3 liters of water with the herb. Then, with the fire off, put the herbs in the pan and cover for 8 minutes. Then strain the mixture, throw the rest of the herbs on a plant or earth and pour the bath from the neck down after the normal bath. If you are going to do it in a bathtub, pour the contents into the bath water.immersion.

Types of energy baths

for emotional health

• Anise: elevates the power of personal attraction through optimism and courage that strengthen self-esteem;
• Cinnamon: it brings dynamism and security to the heart;
• Star anise: acts on emotional issues, awakening and releasing feelings and motivation;
• Thyme: awakens courage, elevates motivation and strengthens inner strength;
• Rosemary: it brings joy, recharges the batteries with good energy and protects.

To improve physical health

• For boosting immunity: pitangueira generates vitality in cells and develops immunity;
• For thyroid treatment: thyme activates the thyroid gland, allows you to feel the refined taste of food.
• For stress relief: rosemary, lavender, chamomile, white chrysanthemum, cockscomb, elderflower, peach leaves, macela and melissa;
• To sleep better: lavender, the ideal is to take a shower and immediately lie down in bed;
• For relief from cramps: oregano can be taken by anyone because it brings relief and well-being, but women benefit even more because oregano helps with colic.

Special cares

• Do not use soap, take a common bath beforehand and only pour the herb bath at the end.
• Preferably use fresh flowers and herbs, but it is worth using dry ingredients (dehydrated).
• Dry yourself as little as possible. Herbal water should remain on the skin after bathing.
• Herbal baths should always be taken from the neck down.

Phytoenergetics are composed of combinations of different herbs, roots and flowers, with energetic properties. The main form of use is baths, but they can also be applied in oils, flavourings, smokers, elixirs, creams and ointments. “But still the herbal bath is the most common, as it allows the skin to come into contact with the energies”, concludes Jamar Tejada.

By Mayra Barreto Cinel