by Steven Johnson, DO
Light and warmth in the essential oil of lavender have a calming, relaxing, and soothing effect on both children and adults. Lavender footbaths warm and cool limbs, help with sleeplessness, anxiety, restlessness, stress, and mental fatigue. Consider using Lavender bath oil from Uriel pharmacy or lavender essential oil. This can be done daily or as needed.
Materials:
- Footbath tub / large washing basin
- Uriel Lavender Bath Oil or high-quality essential oil
- water
- Hand towel, large bath towel, foot mat
Instructions:
- Fill the footbath tub with warm water (approx. 37°C or 98.6°F)
- Add 1 tsp. Mix 1 tablespoon of bath oil or 14 drops of essential oil with warm water in a jar, then shake and stir using a figure-eight pattern into the basin.
- Have the patient place his or her feet in the tub. The water should be high enough to cover at least the ankles.
- Cover the patient’s legs and hip area with the large towel
- Application time: up to 10 minutes
- Dry the patient’s feet; do not shower with clear water
- Put on warm socks
- Post-treatment rest is 15–30 minutes, or go to bed
