Ginger Bath for Sickness, Aches & Pain

There is no simpler way for healing your body than taking a long, hot, ginger bath.  A ginger bath can increase circulation and body temperature, killing bacteria, viruses, and fungal infections.  Having a ginger bath can ease menstrual cramps and stop early labor by increasing oxygen to the uterus, allowing it to relax.  On the flip side a ginger bath can also increase labor at term if it has slowed due to fatigue. Just make sure to take a beverage to the bath with you, as your body perspires you want to replace the lost liquids.  A nice cup of ginger lemonade would be a great place to start!

Instructions

Use one of the following preparations of ginger:

3 tablespoons of ginger powder

3 tablespoons of fresh ginger wrapped in a muslin bag, tea bag or made into a tea

20-30 drops ginger tincture or

3-6 drops of ginger essential oil

Mix the ginger preparation of choice into a tub of hot water and soak for 30 minutes or so.  If you are trying to heal an infection or sickness you want to keep your body warm after getting out of the tub, so wrap up in warm clothing and a blanket or a heavy robe. The idea is to sweat for at least 30 minutes after the bath, this is what kills the "bugs" and infection.  For menstrual cramps and body aches go ahead and sip on a little ginger tea or ginger lemonade while soaking in the tub.