Herbs for Foot Baths
There are several herbs that make excellent tonic foot baths. Use at least 1/2 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried herbs.
Horsetail: Excellent for tired feet and will help reduce perspiration.
Lavender: Creates a refreshing tonic for tired feet.
Lovage: A strong natural deodorant, it’s a perfect match for confined feet.
Marjoram: Soothing to tired and weary foot muscles.
Peppermint: Energizing and cooling for hot, tired feet.
Thyme: Cleansing and refreshing for overworked feet.
Tip: Menthol is the compound in peppermint that makes it so attractive for foot-care products. The analgesic properties in menthol are one reason for this. Another is the ability of menthol to trigger a cooling sensation (without affecting the temperature of the skin), which it does by stimulating sensors in the skin that detect coolness.