Herbal hand and foot baths offer a unique way to deliver herbal nutrients directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system for faster absorption. This method, popularized in William L. Fischer’s “Hidden Secrets of Super Perfect Health at Any Age, Book II,” involves immersing your hands or feet in a warm herbal infusion to promote circulation and introduce beneficial phytochemicals.
Fischer noted the use of herbal footbaths since 1946 and explained that as the warm water expands the veins in your feet (or hands), circulation improves throughout your body. When herbs are added, minerals and phytochemicals are absorbed through the skin, rapidly circulating to neutralize acids, combat bacteria, and enhance skin health.
A blend inspired by Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D.’s “The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine,” offers a powerful combination to address skin disorders from within, purifying the blood, eliminating waste, and fortifying the body’s defenses. This combination includes:
* **Dandelion root:** Blood purifier and liver function booster.
* **Yellow dock root:** Blood purifier with antibacterial properties, aiding the liver.
* **Sarsaparilla root:** Antibiotic action, promotes waste elimination.
* **Echinacea:** Boosts immunity and skin healing.
* **Licorice:** Protects the liver for enhanced detoxification.
* **Kelp:** Provides essential minerals and binds to heavy metals.
* **Chaparral:** Antimicrobial, effective against acne.
* **Fresh Garlic:** A few cloves added to the water provide antibacterial benefits.
To prepare the herbal bath:
1. Combine one ounce of each herb.
2. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of the herbal blend with 1 ½ cups of water in a glass, porcelain, or stainless steel container.
3. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and steep for 15-30 minutes to maximize potency.
4. Prepare a foot spa or basin with warm water.
5. Strain the herbal tea and add it to the water, along with the cut garlic.
6. Soak your feet or hands for 15-30 minutes.
This herbal footbath offers a convenient way to bypass the digestive system and deliver beneficial nutrients directly into the body, promoting clearer, healthier skin.