Organic Postpartum Herbal Healing Blend
This herbal blend gently tones, soothes, and cleanses to assist with healing delicate tissues.
Can be used for herbal bath soaks, sitz baths, peri-bottles, padsicles, yoni steams.
Ingredients: Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), yarrow leaf & blossoms (Achillea millefolium), lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia), comfrey (Symphytum officinale), calendula flower (Calendula officinalis), witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), rose petals (Rosa damascena).
Preparation: Boil 4 quarts (16 cups) of water. Add 1/2 cup (1 large handful) of Herbal Healing Blend.
Approximate yield: 4 baths + 8 peri bottles OR 16 sitz baths, etc.
Avoid using non-stick cookware.
[Does not include Epsom salts.]
HOW TO USE:
Bathtub
Have your support person ensure your tub is clean. Fill tub with very warm water; enough to cover your hips. Add 2 quarts of prepared organic herbal infusion.
If you have it on hand; add ½ cup of Epsom salts to the tub. Stir and relax in tub for 15-20 minutes. Repeat daily for first week or two postpartum.
Reserve the other 2 quarts for another bath, peri-bottle, etc. Will keep in fridge for 2 days after preparation.
Sitz Bath
Pour warm infusion into shallow sitz basin. Soak perineum and labia two to three times daily for 10-15 minutes.
Peri-bottle
Fill 8 oz peri-bottle with organic herbal infusion. Use to rinse peri area after voiding for first week postpartum. Gently pat dry.
May keep peribottles in the fridge for a cooling effect. Use within 2 days of preparing infusion.
Cold Compress Pads
Generously spritz unbleached disposable or cloth pads with organic herbal infusion. Store prepared pads in an airtight container in the freezer. Caution: do not to soak the pads or they become stiff and messy as they melt.
Take this time to honor and give thanks for the AWESOME POWER of your body.
Traditionally, herbal perineal soaks have been used to soothe inflamed tissues, help heal tears, and reduce hemorrhoids.
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“Thank you so much, Astrid! My daily herbal baths helped my bottom heal faster than with my first baby.”
Samantha