4th Trimester Herbal Bath
Can be used for sitz bath, peri bottle mix, or frozen pads for after birth.
THIS BLEND IS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD
INGREDIENTS: All wildcrafted or organically grown red raspberry leaf, plantain, dandelion, shepherds purse, calendula, comfrey, lavender, uva ursi, yarrow, sea salt.
DISCLAIMER: Do not steam while pregnant, during menstruation, or if you have an IUD. These Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
For a bath... mix 1/2 - 1 cup of herbs with 2 quarts of water. Heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 10-30 minutes. Strain if desired and add to tub under running water with a cup of epsom salt. Soak for at least 20 minutes.
For peri bottle... mix 1 cup herbs with 3 quarts of water. Heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain then add 1 oz to peri bottle and top with warm water. Spray yoni with mix after every bathroom visit. Store remainder in refrigerator.
For vaginal steam... mix 1 cup of herbs with 7 cups of clean water. Cover and bring to a quiet boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 7 minutes. Pour into bowl placed in clean toilet or under a squat chair. Test heat with your hands. Sit covered with a blanket or yoni steam skirt in socked feet. Relax for 7-17 minutes, release, and repeat with any herbs that are still warm.